Pioneer Woman Cheeseburger Pie
Pioneer Woman Cheeseburger Pie is a fast, family-friendly baked dinner made with seasoned ground beef, a fluffy egg-and-milk batter topping, and melted cheddar cheese. Ready in under an hour, it delivers classic cheeseburger flavor in every slice.
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet for browning beef
- 1 9-inch Pie Dish or baking dish
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Wooden Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 recommended for best flavor
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce adds classic cheeseburger flavor
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Batter Topping
- 2 large eggs room temperature preferred
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder helps topping rise slightly
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, adds richness
Topping
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded for best melt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion together and cook until no pink remains.
- Drain any excess grease from the skillet carefully to keep the pie from turning soggy.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well so the beef is fully seasoned.
- Spread the seasoned beef mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared pie dish.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, and melted butter in a mixing bowl until smooth with no lumps.
- Pour the batter evenly over the beef layer in the dish. Do not stir once poured.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top of the batter layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden brown and set in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let the pie rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheddar for the best melt. Drain the beef well before adding the batter to avoid a soggy base. Let the pie rest at least 5 minutes before cutting so slices hold together cleanly. Frozen slices keep for up to 2 months.