Description
Hearty pioneer woman cheeseburger pie delivers classic comfort straight from midwestern kitchens, blending ground beef, cheese, and flaky pastry into a satisfying meal. Savory layers promise a delightful dinner experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Dairy:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Baking Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped tomatoes
- Shredded lettuce
- Pickles
- Ketchup
- Mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a 9-inch pie dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling the meat as it cooks until no pink remains.
- Incorporate chopped onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into the meat. Sauté until onions become translucent and beef is fully cooked.
- Thoroughly drain any accumulated fat from the meat mixture to ensure a crisp pie texture.
- Evenly distribute the seasoned beef across the bottom of the prepared pie dish, creating a uniform base layer.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the meat, covering the entire surface.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk milk, flour, eggs, and baking powder until the mixture achieves a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Carefully pour the liquid mixture over the beef and cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the pie dish to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns a rich golden brown and the center sets completely.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the pie to rest for 3-5 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Slice into wedges and garnish with classic burger accompaniments like fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
Notes
- Customize the meat by using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier version that still delivers incredible flavor.
- Enhance nutrition by adding finely chopped bell peppers or spinach into the beef mixture for extra vegetables and hidden nutrients.
- Elevate the texture by using sharp cheddar or mixing different cheese varieties like monterey jack for a more complex, tangy profile.
- Prep ahead by cooking the beef mixture the night before and assembling the pie just before baking, which saves time and allows flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg