Description
This Savory Cheeseburger Pie is a delightful blend of flavors that captures the essence of a cheeseburger, all wrapped up in a warm, inviting pie. Each slice reveals layers of seasoned ground beef, sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of tangy pickles, all encased in a buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup pickles, chopped (optional)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 4–5 tablespoons ice water
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- Additional cheddar cheese for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that your pie cooks evenly and the crust gets that desirable golden-brown color.
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned, ensuring it's no longer pink. Drain excess grease to avoid a soggy pie.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant. Avoid burning the garlic, as it can turn bitter.
- Once the onions are softened, stir in the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well and let simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and pickles (if using). The cheese should be melted slightly by the residual heat, creating a creamy filling.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the pie crust by combining the flour and salt. Cut in the cold, diced butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle large enough to fit your pie dish, about ½ inch thick. Transfer the dough to the pie dish, pressing it into the corners. Trim off any excess dough around the edges.
- Pour the cheeseburger filling into the pie crust, spreading it evenly. If desired, sprinkle additional cheddar cheese on top for an extra cheesy crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Keep an eye on the crust to prevent it from burning.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5-10 minutes before slicing. This helps the filling set slightly, making it easier to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: One common mistake is overcooking the ground beef, which can lead to a dry filling. Aim for just browned, as it will continue cooking in the oven.