Description
Hearty cheeseburger pie delivers classic comfort with ground beef, melted cheese, and flaky crust. Home cooks can quickly prepare this satisfying midwestern dish that brings family together at dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped tomatoes (optional)
- Shredded lettuce (optional)
- Pickles (optional)
- Ketchup (optional)
- Mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F and generously grease a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Meat Cooking: Sauté ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking into crumbles while mixing with chopped onions and selected seasonings. Cook until beef browns completely and onions become translucent, approximately 6-7 minutes. Drain excess fat thoroughly.
- Layer Formation: Spread the seasoned beef evenly across the prepared pie dish, creating a uniform base. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the meat, ensuring complete coverage.
- Batter Creation: Whisk whole milk, all-purpose flour, large eggs, and baking powder in a mixing bowl until a smooth, lump-free batter forms. Pour the mixture evenly over the beef and cheese layer, allowing it to settle naturally.
- Baking Process: Place the pie dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Monitor for a golden-brown top and firm center. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean without wet batter.
- Serving: Remove from oven and let the cheeseburger pie rest for 5-7 minutes to help the filling set. Slice into wedges and serve warm, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs, chopped green onions, or additional cheese.
Notes
- Prevent Meat Greasiness: Drain excess fat thoroughly after browning beef to maintain a lighter, healthier texture and prevent soggy pie bottom.
- Perfect Egg Mixture: Whisk batter ingredients consistently to eliminate lumps, ensuring a smooth, even custard-like consistency that binds ingredients perfectly.
- Cooking Precision: Watch pie closely during last 5-10 minutes of baking to achieve golden-brown top without overcooking, which can dry out the dish.
- Resting is Crucial: Allow pie to rest 5-7 minutes after baking to help filling set, making slicing cleaner and improving overall texture and flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg