Description
This One-Pan Cheeseburger Pie is the ultimate easy comfort food that everyone craves. Ground beef is browned and cooked with colorful vegetables and seasonings, then mixed with melted cheese and baked in a flaky pie crust for a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 lb Ground Beef (can substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option)
- 1 cup Cheese, shredded (cheddar recommended)
- 1 cup Vegetables, chopped (such as bell peppers and onions; optional substitutions include mushrooms or zucchini)
- To taste Seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, and optional additional spices for heat)
Crust
- 1 Pie Crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to the temperature specified on your pie crust packaging or recipe to ensure proper baking.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s no longer pink and slightly browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Stir in your chopped vegetables and seasonings into the browned beef, mixing thoroughly to combine flavors and cook the vegetables until tender.
- Incorporate Cheese: Add the shredded cheese to the skillet, stirring until it melts completely and the filling mixture is evenly heated through.
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Transfer the beef and cheese mixture evenly into the prepared pie crust laid out in a pie dish or skillet.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake according to the pie crust’s instructions, generally about 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing to help it set and make it easier to serve.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Feel free to vary the vegetables based on preference or seasonality—mushrooms, zucchini, or additional peppers work great.
- Adding a pinch of cayenne or chili powder to the seasonings can give the pie a nice spicy kick.
- Using a store-bought pie crust shortens prep time, but homemade crust will enhance flavor and texture.
- Serve with a fresh side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
