Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Cheeseburger Pie delivers classic comfort with ground beef, cheese, and a flaky crust. Quick to prepare and guaranteed to satisfy hungry families, this all-American dish combines familiar flavors in a delightful single-skillet meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) lean ground beef
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (1 c) shredded cheddar cheese
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- ½ cup (½ c) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon (1 Tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
Wet Ingredients and Additions:
- 1 tablespoon (1 Tbsp) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (1 Tbsp) salted butter, melted
- 1 cup (1 c) whole buttermilk, room temperature
- ½ cup (½ c) chopped yellow onion
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Pickle slices, for serving
- Ketchup, for serving
- Burger sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a robust 200°C / 400°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for uniform heating.
- In a spacious skillet over medium flame, drizzle olive oil and introduce minced beef, finely diced onions, and a pinch of salt. Sauté the mixture, breaking down the beef into crumbly fragments while softening the onions, approximately 8-10 minutes. Eliminate any lingering fat droplets through careful draining.
- Enhance the beef with Worcestershire sauce, allowing it to permeate and caramelize for roughly 2 minutes, developing a rich, complex flavor profile.
- Prepare a 23cm / 9-inch pie plate by generously coating with nonstick cooking spray. Distribute the seasoned beef mixture evenly across the surface, creating a uniform base layer.
- Craft the batter by vigorously whisking eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency. Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour and baking powder, stirring until no dry pockets remain.
- Delicately cascade the batter over the beef foundation, ensuring complete and even coverage. Generously sprinkle grated cheddar cheese across the top, creating a tantalizing golden blanket.
- Slide the assembled pie into the preheated oven, baking for 25 minutes until the surface transforms into a burnished, golden landscape and the center sets firmly.
- After removing from the oven, allow the pie to rest and stabilize for several minutes. Slice into wedges and serve alongside optional accompaniments like pickle spears, tangy ketchup, or zesty burger sauce.
Notes
- Slice Smoothly After Cooling: Give your shepherd’s pie a brief rest once it comes out of the oven, allowing the layers to stabilize and making each cut clean and precise.
- Distribute Cheese Strategically: Sprinkle shredded cheddar across the entire surface to guarantee a golden, bubbling cheese layer that covers every inch of the pie’s top.
- Mix Batter Gently: Combine wet and dry ingredients with a light touch, stopping the moment the mixture looks smooth to maintain an airy, tender texture.
- Remove Excess Cooking Grease: Carefully drain beef fat after browning to prevent a greasy filling and maintain the pie’s rich, clean flavor profile.
- Bring Ingredients to Ambient Temperature: Pull out buttermilk, eggs, and butter ahead of time, letting them warm up naturally to ensure seamless blending and consistent mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 514 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 642mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 228mg