🥧 Cheeseburger Pie
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
For the crust
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1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
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½ tsp salt
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½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
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3–4 tbsp cold water
(Optional: Use a pre-made pie crust to save time)
For the filling
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
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1 cup (120 g) shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup (120 ml) ketchup (or tomato sauce)
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¼ cup (60 ml) milk
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1 egg
Optional toppings
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Pickles, diced tomatoes, or shredded lettuce (added after baking)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the crust
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Combine flour and salt in a bowl.
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Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add cold water 1 tbsp at a time until dough forms.
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Roll out dough to fit a 9-inch pie pan and press into pan. Set aside.
2. Cook the beef filling
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned.
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Drain excess fat.
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Stir in salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Mix the custard
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In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk.
4. Assemble the pie
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Spread the beef mixture evenly in the pie crust.
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Drizzle ketchup over the beef.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
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Pour the egg-milk mixture over the filling.
5. Bake
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the custard is set.
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Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Extra cheesy: Use a mix of cheddar and mozzarella for gooeyness.
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Spicy twist: Add ½ tsp chili powder or diced jalapeños to the beef.
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Make ahead: Assemble the pie and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
If you want, I can also give a super quick 15-minute version using a biscuit topping instead of pie crust — even faster and just as tasty.
Do you want that version?
