Savory Meat and Cheese Pie
Seasoned ground beef mixed with three melted cheeses, baked between two golden pie crusts - hearty comfort food that comes together quickly with simple ingredients.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package 15 oz refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, about 7-8 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat well.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes until onion is softened.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and thyme. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled meat mixture with all three cheeses. Mix until well combined.
- Unroll one pie crust and press into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Add meat and cheese filling to the crust, pressing down gently to pack it in evenly.
- Place second pie crust on top. Crimp edges together with your fingers to seal.
- Brush top crust with beaten egg. Cut 3-4 small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake 30-35 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
- Let cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Let meat cool before mixing with cheese to prevent grease separation
- Drain ground beef thoroughly for a crisp bottom crust
- Can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef
- Add-ins: diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or jalapeños
- For more flavor, add 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce to meat
- Store leftovers covered in refrigerator up to 4 days
- Reheat in 350°F oven for 15 minutes for best texture
- Can be frozen baked or unbaked for up to 2 months