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This easy cheeseburger pie is perfect for everyday meals, and if you use keto breadcrumbs, it’s an excellent choice for low-carb diets. Ground beef, seasonings, and typical burger toppings make the savory pie taste like a big, juicy cheeseburger.
The pie is quick to mix, bakes beautifully, and is naturally lower in carbs. Add bacon and tomatoes on top for an even bigger cheeseburger flavor, or keep it simple for an easy, satisfying main dish.
To complete a low carb meal, serve the pie with cauliflower rice, palmini pasta, or mashed cauliflower, along with a salad, cooked greens, or broccoli. Or serve it with French fries or roasted potatoes for a comforting, satisfying meal.
What You’ll Like About This Dish
All the cheeseburger flavor. Beef, pickles, mustard, and cheese baked into one easy dish.
No crust to make. Simple, quick, and naturally low-carb.
Family friendly. Familiar flavors and easy to customize.
Budget-friendly. Uses pantry staples and inexpensive ingredients.
Ingredient Notes
- Ground beef – Lean or 85/15 works well; drain excess fat for the best texture.
- Onion – Adds savory depth; finely chop so it blends smoothly into the filling.
- Garlic – Fresh minced garlic boosts flavor and keeps the pie from tasting flat.
- Steak seasoning – Brings in classic grilled burger flavor; any all-purpose grill blend works.
- Breadcrumbs – Helps bind the mixture; still keeps carbs relatively low.
- Eggs – Essential for setting the pie and giving it structure.
- Dijon mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire – Create the “cheeseburger sauce” that flavors the whole pie.
- Dill pickles – A must for true cheeseburger taste; add more if you love the tang.
- Cheese – Cheddar, cheddar-jack, or American melt beautifully. Use a mix if desired.
- Bacon and tomatoes – Optional toppings that take the dish from simple to diner-style.
Steps to Make Crustless Cheeseburger Pie
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Heat oil in a skillet, add beef and onion, and cook until the beef is no longer pink.
- Add garlic and cook briefly; drain excess fat.
- Season with steak seasoning, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs; let cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs with mustard, ketchup, and Worcestershire.
- Stir in chopped pickles.
- Add the beef mixture and shredded cheese; mix well.
- Pack into a pie plate and bake for 30 minutes.
- Top with bacon, tomatoes, and cheese slices or shredded cheese.
- Bake 5–10 minutes longer, until cheese is melted.
Tips
- Let the beef mixture cool slightly so the eggs don’t scramble when mixed in.
- Drain well — too much fat can keep the pie from setting properly.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt and texture.
- Add sliced tomatoes after baking if you prefer them fresh rather than softened.
Recipe Variations
- Bacon cheeseburger. Add cooked crumbled bacon directly into the filling.
- Spicy version. Add diced jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, or a pinch of cayenne.
- Pickle lovers. Double the chopped dill pickles or drizzle with pickle juice.
- BBQ twist. Replace ketchup with BBQ sauce and top with sharp cheddar.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a simple green salad or coleslaw.
- Add roasted vegetables, broccoli, or green beans alongside.
- Pair with baked potatoes or cauliflower mash.
- Choose ketchup, mustard, or burger sauce for drizzling.
How to Store
Refrigerate: Store leftovers covered for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
Freeze: Freeze slices for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and warm gently.
Crustless Cheeseburger Pie
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp steak seasoning
- ¼ tsp kosher salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup plain dry breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tbsp chopped dill pickle
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Toppings
- 8 to 12 grape tomatoes, halved or chopped
- 6 strips cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
- 8 slices American cheese (or about 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, undisturbed, for 4 minutes. Add the chopped onion and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for about 4 to 6 minutes or until the onion is translucent and ground beef is no longer pink.1 tbsp vegetable oil | 1 pound ground beef | 1/2 cup chopped onion
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Drain off excess fat.3 cloves garlic
- Add the steak seasoning, kosher salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs to the meat; stir to blend. Remove the skillet from the heat and set it aside to cool slightly.1 tsp steak seasoning | 1/4 tsp kosher salt | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper | 1/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs with mustard, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.2 large eggs | 2 tbsp Dijon mustard | 2 tbsp ketchup | 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Stir in chopped dill pickle.4 tbsp chopped dill pickle
- Add the slightly cooled ground beef mixture to the bowl along with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and stir to blend.1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Pack the meat and cheese mixture into the pie plate and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the pie to a rack, top it with the bacon (if using) and tomatoes, then arrange the American cheese (or about 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese) over the tomatoes.8 to 12 grape tomatoes | 6 strips cooked and crumbled bacon (optional) | 8 slices American cheese (or about 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese)
- Return the cheeseburger pie to the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes longer, or until the cheese topping has melted.
Nutrition
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
