Description
Easy Hamburger Pie is a comforting American baked dish featuring seasoned ground beef combined with mixed vegetables and topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese. This hearty casserole offers a simple, satisfying meal perfect for family dinners or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Potato Topping
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the hamburger pie.
- Cook Ground Beef and Onion: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is fully browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess fat from the skillet to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper into the beef mixture. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer Mixture: Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquid slightly thickens and the flavors meld together.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour and spread the simmered beef and vegetable mixture evenly into a baking dish, creating a flat layer.
- Top with Mashed Potatoes: Evenly spread the prepared mashed potatoes over the beef mixture, covering it completely to form the top layer.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the mashed potatoes to create a cheesy topping.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the top turns lightly golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve the hamburger pie warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Sweet potatoes can be used instead of regular mashed potatoes for a naturally sweeter and unique flavor profile.
- Enhance the flavor by adding minced garlic or fresh/dried herbs such as thyme or rosemary to the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
