Description
Hearty hamburger pie delivers a comforting midwestern classic with ground beef, vegetables, and a flaky crust. Savory layers combine simple ingredients for a satisfying meal that home cooks will enjoy preparing and sharing with family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef, lean
- 2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups (480 ml) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) pickles, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) ketchup
- 2 tbsps mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, preparing a reliable baking environment for the savory pie.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet, thoroughly draining any accumulated fat to ensure a lean filling.
- Incorporate diced onions into the meat, sautéing until they become soft and translucent, releasing their aromatic qualities.
- Blend ketchup, mustard, and pickles into the meat mixture, seasoning with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Carefully line a pie dish with the first pastry crust, creating a sturdy foundation for the hearty filling.
- Spread the seasoned beef mixture evenly across the bottom crust, creating a robust and flavorful base.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the meat, ensuring complete coverage for a rich, melted topping.
- Gently place the second pie crust on top, crimping edges to seal in the delicious filling completely.
- Create several strategic steam vents by cutting small slits across the top crust, preventing potential pressure buildup.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow the pie to rest for 5-7 minutes, helping the filling set and making slicing easier.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using grass-fed beef for richer taste and better nutritional profile.
- Customize the pie with additional vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition and texture.
- Make it gluten-free by using almond flour pie crust or a cauliflower-based alternative for low-carb dieters.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-sodium ketchup and mustard, and using fresh herbs instead of salt for seasoning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 518 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg