Cheeseburger Pie

Name: Cheeseburger Pie
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 lb lean ground beef; 12 teaspoon smoked paprika (sweet or hot, your choice); 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 14 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional); 1 teaspoon chopped thyme; 2 large eggs; 3 tablespoons sweet mustard; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 13 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 12 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

15 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 lb lean ground beef
12 teaspoon smoked paprika (sweet or hot, your choice)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
14 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons sweet mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
13 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 12 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2

In a skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat.
3

Add the onions and garlic, and cook until the onions become caramelized, about 7-8 minutes.
4

Add the ground beef, paprika, garlic salt, red pepper flakes (if using) and chopped thyme.
5

Cook the beef until thoroughly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
6

Remove from heat and set the beef and onion mixture in a large mixing bowl.
7

With a spoon, gently mix in the eggs, mustard, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned bread crumbs, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
8

Spoon the mixture into the pie crust, and top with the remaining cup of cheese.
9

Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch drips.
10

Bake for 40 minutes, until the crust is golden, and the cheese is browned.
11

Serve hot.