Cheeseburger Pie

Recipe by thecookbookchronicles.com

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.