Description
Pioneering home cooks adore the pioneer woman cheeseburger pie as a hearty midwestern comfort classic. Rich ground beef and melted cheese create a satisfying meal perfect for family dinners you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 oz (28 g) lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole buttermilk (room temperature)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp salted butter (melted)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pickle slices (optional)
- Ketchup (optional)
- Burger sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400F (200C) and coat a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick spray, creating an ideal cooking environment for the cheeseburger pie.
- Meat Preparation: In a skillet, sauté ground beef with onions, breaking down the meat into fine crumbles and cooking until the protein achieves a rich golden-brown color and onions become translucent, developing deep, robust flavors.
- Flavor Enhancement: Introduce Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture, allowing it to caramelize and intensify the savory profile. Drain excess fat to maintain a concentrated, clean-tasting foundation.
- Composition: Spread the seasoned meat mixture evenly across the prepared pie plate, creating a uniform base layer that will anchor the dish’s structural integrity.
- Batter Creation: Whisk eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter into a smooth, homogeneous liquid. Gradually fold in flour and baking powder, ensuring a lump-free batter that will provide a delicate, tender texture.
- Assembly: Pour the liquid batter over the meat, guaranteeing complete and consistent coverage, then lavishly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the surface to create an irresistible, melty topping.
- Baking Process: Slide the assembled pie into the preheated oven, baking for approximately 25 minutes until the surface transforms into a golden-brown crust and the center sets completely, signaling culinary perfection.
- Resting and Serving: Remove from the oven and allow a brief resting period to stabilize the structure. Garnish with optional condiments like pickle slices, ketchup, or burger sauce to elevate the dish’s flavor complexity and visual appeal.
Notes
- Optimize Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef thoroughly and drain excess fat to prevent a greasy texture and ensure a concentrated, rich flavor profile.
- Control Moisture Levels: Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a light, fluffy consistency; gentle folding prevents dense, tough results.
- Cheese Selection Strategy: Use freshly shredded cheddar for superior melting quality and enhanced flavor compared to pre-packaged cheese varieties.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Substitute ground beef with plant-based alternatives or lean turkey for lower-fat versions; use gluten-free flour blend for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg