Pioneer Woman Cheeseburger Pie (Print Version)

A comforting pie with browned beef, sautéed onions, cheddar cheese, and a smooth batter baked until golden.

# Ingredients:

Meat and Vegetables

01 - 1 large onion, chopped (approximately 1 cup)
02 - 1 lb ground beef

Seasonings

03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - Ground black pepper, to taste
05 - Garlic powder, to taste (optional)

Dairy and Cheese

06 - 4.2 oz grated Cheddar cheese

Batter

07 - 1/2 cup Bisquick mix or all-purpose flour
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 2 large eggs

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch glass pie plate with vegetable oil.
02 - Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until softened, about 3 minutes.
03 - Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned, approximately 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
04 - Season the beef and onion mixture with salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder if desired. Stir to combine evenly.
05 - Transfer the seasoned beef and onion mixture evenly into the prepared pie plate. Sprinkle grated Cheddar cheese over the meat layer.
06 - In a bowl, whisk together Bisquick mix or flour, whole milk, and eggs until fully combined.
07 - Pour batter evenly over the meat and cheese layers. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow the dish to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm.

# Notes:

01 - Use a glass pie plate for even cooking and better heat distribution.