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Cheeseburger Pie

This Cheeseburger Pie is a comforting, family-friendly dinner made with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and a simple baked batter that forms its own crust. It’s one of the best easy dinner recipes with ground beef — perfect for busy weeknights, supper ideas with ground beef, or when you need satisfying beef dinner ideas. If you love hamburger recipes and simple ground beef recipes, this cheesy, hearty pie will quickly become a favorite in your meal rotation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450g ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup optional
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Diced pickles
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Mustard drizzle
  • Extra shredded cheese for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  3. Cook the Beef
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in ketchup if using.
  6. Assemble the Pie
  7. Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly into the prepared pie dish.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef layer.
  9. Prepare Batter
  10. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, flour, and eggs until smooth.
  11. Pour the mixture evenly over the beef and cheese.
  12. Bake
  13. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
  14. Allow to cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Drain beef well to avoid a greasy pie.
Let the pie rest before slicing so it sets properly.
Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.
Reheat in oven for best texture.