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One-Pan Cheeseburger Pie on a wooden board with a flaky pastry crust filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, red onion, and parsley, with a slice removed.

One-Pan Cheeseburger Pie

A hearty, savory One-Pan Cheeseburger Pie loaded with seasoned ground beef, tangy burger sauces, and melted cheddar cheese, all baked inside a flaky pie crust and topped with red onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package refrigerated pie crust Unrolled and pressed into a pie dish
  • 1 lb ground beef Lean preferred
  • ¼ cup ketchup For tangy sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard For burger flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce For savory depth
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese Shredded
  • ½ cup red onion Finely diced, divided
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro Chopped for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon salt and pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie dish For assembling the pie
  • 1 Large skillet For browning the ground beef
  • 1 Wooden spoon For breaking up the meat
  • 1 Fork For pricking the pie crust

Method
 

  1. Unroll the pie crust into a 9-inch dish, crimp the edges, and pre-bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes so the bottom sets.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains to ensure the meat is fully cooked.
  3. Drain the excess grease from the skillet completely so the pie filling does not become overly oily and soggy.
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  4. Stir the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper into the beef to create that signature burger flavor.
  5. Spoon the seasoned beef mixture directly into the pre-baked pie crust to build the savory base of the dish.
  6. Top the beef evenly with shredded cheddar cheese and half of the diced red onions so the cheese can melt into the meat.
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  7. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes until the crust is deeply golden and the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
  8. Remove from the oven, garnish with remaining red onions and parsley, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to serve.

Notes

Always drain your ground beef completely and pre-bake your empty pie crust for 8 minutes to ensure the bottom of the pie stays perfectly flaky and not soggy.