Cheeseburger Pie

Total Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (sweet or hot, your choice)
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons sweet mustard
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• 2 in a skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. add the onions and garlic, and cook until the onions become caramelized, about 7-8 minutes. add the ground beef, paprika, garlic salt, red pepper flakes (if using) and chopped thyme. cook the beef until thoroughly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. remove from heat and set the beef and onion mixture in a large mixing bowl.
• 3 with a spoon, gently mix in the eggs, mustard, balsamic vinegar, worcestershire sauce, seasoned bread crumbs, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. spoon the mixture into the pie crust, and top with the remaining cup of cheese.
• 4 place the pie on a baking sheet to catch drips. bake for 40 minutes, until the crust is golden, and the cheese is browned. serve hot.