Homemade Cheeseburger Pie: Skillet Comfort Dinner (Print Version)
Homemade Cheeseburger Pie - A comforting skillet bake with savory ground beef, cheesy goodness, and a flaky crust. Easy weeknight meal for burger lovers!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Meat-Lover, Comfort Food
# Ingredients:
→ Main Pie Base
01 -
1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 preferred)
02 -
1 medium Yellow Onion, diced
03 -
2 cloves Garlic, minced
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1 (6 oz) can Tomato Paste
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1 cup Beef Broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
→ Cheesy Layers & Crust
07 -
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
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1 tbsp Baking Powder
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1/2 tsp Salt
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1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold Unsalted Butter, cubed
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1/2 cup Milk (whole or 2%)
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2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
13 -
4 slices American Cheese
→ Flavor Boosters
14 -
1/2 cup Ketchup
15 -
2 tbsp Yellow Mustard
16 -
1/4 cup chopped Dill Pickles
→ Finishing Touches
17 -
1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (for garnish)
18 -
Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
# Instructions:
01 -
Get your oven preheating to 375°F (190°C), while you grab your favorite oven-safe skillet – a cast iron one is my go-to for this Homemade Cheeseburger Pie. Brown that ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up as you go. We want it nice and crumbles, no big chunks. Once it's cooked through, drain all that excess grease, seriously, don't skip this! Then, toss in your diced onion and cook until it's softened and smells sweet, about 5-7 minutes. Oh, that aroma already!
02 -
Now, push the beef and onions to one side of the pan and add your minced garlic to the empty spot. Let it sizzle for about 30 seconds until it's fragrant – don't let it burn! Stir in the tomato paste, letting it cook for a minute to deepen its flavor, then mix everything together. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until it's all combined and bubbling gently. This is where the magic happens, creating that rich, savory base for our Homemade Cheeseburger Pie.
03 -
Take the skillet off the heat for a moment. Stir in the ketchup and yellow mustard – give it a good mix until everything is evenly coated. Then, fold in those chopped dill pickles. This combo is what gives us that unmistakable cheeseburger flavor. It’s gonna smell amazing, promise! I always sneak a little taste at this point, just to make sure the seasoning is right, maybe a tiny pinch of salt and pepper if it needs it.
04 -
In a medium bowl, whisk together your all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Now, cut in that cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs – like little peas. Pour in the milk, a little at a time, mixing gently until a shaggy dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, hon, or your crust will be tough! I usually just mix until it barely comes together, a real "less is more" moment.
05 -
Now for the cheesy goodness! Sprinkle half of your shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef mixture in the skillet. This creates a delicious melty layer. Next, tear your American cheese slices into pieces and scatter them over the cheddar. This is my little secret for extra creaminess in this Homemade Cheeseburger Pie. Then, top with the remaining shredded cheddar. It's going to look like a cheesy mountain!
06 -
Gently pat or roll out your biscuit dough into a circle roughly the size of your skillet (or slightly smaller if you like a thicker crust). Carefully place the dough on top of the cheesy beef mixture. If you want that classic burger bun look, sprinkle those sesame seeds right on top! Pop the skillet into your preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuit crust is golden brown and cooked through. The filling should be bubbly, and your kitchen will smell like pure comfort! Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Don't overmix the biscuit dough; it gets tough and nobody wants that.
02 -
Drain the beef fat well after browning, or your pie will be greasy.
03 -
Let it rest a bit (10 minutes!) before slicing; the cheese needs to set properly.
04 -
A sprinkle of smoked paprika in the beef adds a lovely depth.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
Oven-safe skillet (cast iron recommended)
02 -
mixing bowls
03 -
measuring cups and spoons
04 -
pastry blender (optional)
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 450-550
Total Fat: 25-35g
Total Carbohydrate: 30-40g
Protein: 30-40g