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Hamburger Pie with seasoned ground beef and a cheesy biscuit layer – also called impossible cheeseburger pie – is a family favorite, easy recipe that is perfect for those busy weeknights when you need something quick and satisfying.
Comforting Hamburger Pie (Impossibly Easy Dinner Idea)
The original recipe for this hamburger pie came from the back of a Bisquick box! I love short-cut mixes, like bisquick, because you can prepare a hearty and comforting dinner in no time at all. Similar to this Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie recipe.
It includes pantry staples like shelf-stable Bisquick mix, dried seasonings, and refrigerated items that are usually always in the fridge like eggs and milk. You get that classic cheeseburger flavor with a layer of seasoned ground beef, topped with a soft, pillowy golden topping of cheesy Bisquick mix.
This is easy enough, and surprisingly delicious, that it might just earn a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation. It’s also one of those nostalgic recipes that you probably grew up eating, and one that has been scribbled on a recipe card and passed down – those are my favorite recipes❤︎
Why You’ll Love This Easy Dinner Idea
- Family-approved dinner and picky-eater safe
- Made with simple pantry ingredients and refrigerated items that you have
- Simple flavors that appeal to everyone
- Quick prep time
Only 8 Simple Ingredients Needed
- Ground Beef : I use 93/7 lean ground beef.
- Onion : A yellow onion, white onion, or sweet onion can be used; I prefer sweet onion.
- Garlic Cloves : Fresh garlic cloves that have been minced or pressed, use chopped garlic from a jar, or garlic paste.
- Hamburger Seasoning : This is a dried seasoning that is normally labeled as ‘hamburger seasoning’ or ‘burger seasoning’, the one that I use is the Kinders brand (I love their seasoning blends) and it’s called Butchers Burger Blend.
- Bisquick
- Whole Milk
- Large Eggs
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese : I use medium cheddar but mild or sharp cheddar cheese can also be used.
How To Make Easy Cheeseburger Pie Recipe (Printable Recipe Card)
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef and onions until softened and the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
Stir in the garlic cloves and hamburger seasoning, and cook for 1 minute.
Transfer the ground beef mixture to the prepared pie plate and spread it into an even layer in the bottom.
In a medium mixing bowl, stir the bisquick, milk, and eggs until thoroughly combined. Pour the mixture over top the ground beef filling in the pie plate. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the pie is golden brown.
How To Store Leftover Hamburger Pie
Hamburger pie leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator, covered or in an airtight container, for up to 3 to 4 days. To reheat, microwave for 45-60 seconds at a time until thoroughly heated.
Substitutions & Ingredient Notes
- Ground Beef : Use any fat percentage ground beef you prefer as the grease will be drained anyways, or you can use a leaner option, such as ground turkey or ground chicken if wanted. Obviously for a hamburger pie – ground beef is preferred! I recommend using a leaner ground beef so your pie does not end up with excess grease as it bakes in the oven. So like 93/7 or 96/4.
- Onion : Yellow onion, white onion, or for a mild flavor use a sweet onion.
- Cheddar Cheese : Other options include american cheese, pepper jack cheese, colby jack, or white cheddar cheese.
- Bisquick : They have original, reduced-fat, and gluten-free options so choose your preference. If using gluten-free, double check the ingredient amounts on the back because I am fairly certain it calls for an additional egg; so 3 large eggs if using gluten-free.
Pro Tips From The Test Kitchen
- Drain the ground beef really well after cooking so the Bisquick topping sets properly, and the pie is not greasy.
- To spice things up use shredded pepper jack cheese. Other great cheese options are mild, medium, or sharp cheddar cheese, white cheddar cheese, or colby jack cheese.
- They do make gluten-free Bisquick mix but check the back of the box for the ingredient amounts, because it will probably call for 3 large eggs instead of 2 large eggs like this recipe calls for.
- Instead of a round pie plate you could also use a 9×9-inch square baking dish instead. I like using the pie plate because then you cut it like a pie, and for some reason, my kids eat a ‘slice of pie’ better 😉
I like to serve this hamburger pie with toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced pickles, ketchup, mustard, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, jalapeños – are all great serving ideas. Or pair it with your family’s favorite vegetable such as green beans, carrots, corn, corn on the cob – prepared how your family likes it.
Side Dish Ideas For Hamburger Pie
Hamburger Pie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (I use 93/7)
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves (minced or pressed, chopped, paste)
- 2 teaspoons hamburger seasoning
- 1 cup bisquick
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef and onions until softened and the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.1 pound lean ground beef, 1 small onion
- Stir in the garlic cloves and hamburger seasoning, and cook for 1 minute.3 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons hamburger seasoning
- Transfer the ground beef mixture to the prepared pie plate and spread it into an even layer in the bottom.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir the bisquick, milk, and eggs until thoroughly combined. Pour the mixture over top the beef filling in the pie plate.1 cup bisquick, 1 cup whole milk, 2 large eggs
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over top.1½ cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the pie is golden brown.
- Let the hamburger pie set for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Drain the ground beef really well after cooking so the Bisquick topping sets properly, and the pie is not greasy.
- To spice things up use shredded pepper jack cheese. Other great cheese options are mild, medium, or sharp cheddar cheese, white cheddar cheese, or colby jack cheese.
- They do make gluten-free Bisquick mix but check the back of the box for the ingredient amounts, because it will probably call for 3 large eggs instead of 2 large eggs like this recipe calls for.
- Instead of a round pie plate you could also use a 9×9-inch square baking dish instead. I like using the pie plate because then you cut it like a pie, and for some reason, my kids eat a ‘slice of pie’ better.
- I like to serve the hamburger pie with cheeseburger type toppings such as ketchup, mustard, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickles. Or you can serve it with sour cream, or serve it as is with some extra cheese if wanted.
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