Easy Cheeseburger Pie

This easy cheeseburger pie is perfect for a low-stress dinner any day of the week! Flavored with simple everyday ingredients, it’s sure to be a new family favorite. Plus, you probably already have these budget-friendly ingredients on hand in your fridge right now.

For this crustless keto cheeseburger pie, there’s no wheat flour nor gluten-containing alternative, so it’s 100% gluten-free. And unlike my meatza pie, it doesn’t need coconut flour or almond flour to bind it, so it’s completely nut-free! Everything comes together in only 35 minutes, and the whole family can enjoy an effortlessly quick yet filling dinner.

Like all easy keto recipes, this dish has simple steps, irresistibly delicious flavor, and minimal cleanup afterward. Using only meat, cheese, and select vegetables, this pie is a solid choice for many diet types. With a few modifications, this dish is quickly transformed into an all-meat pie, perfect for those interested in zero-fiber carnivore diet recipes. Go ahead and give this recipe a try!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This easy cheeseburger pie is the perfect combination of a juicy cheeseburger and a homey meat pie, all snuggled up in a dish that’s ready to make your taste buds dance! Tempting, right? I’m pretty sure you and your family will love this new approach to low-carb burgers. Here’s why:

• Minimal cleanup
• Family-friendly and kid-approved
• Simple ingredients: Calls for pantry staples you may already have in your kitchen.
• Short prep and baking time: Ready to serve in just 35 minutes.
• Amazing flavors: Meaty and savory, with a creamy and indulgent texture from melted cheese.
• Budget-friendly: Ground beef is generally cheaper than other meat cuts, and other ingredients are easily accessible and inexpensive. The recipe also makes yummy leftovers, so you can stretch your budget further by serving the dish multiple times throughout the week.
• Basic kitchen equipment: Requires simple kitchen tools such as a skillet, a pie dish or casserole dish, and a mixing bowl and whisk for mixing the ingredients.
• Easy-to-follow directions: Make an easy cheeseburger pie at home by following a simple 6-step method.

With this recipe, you will have many servings of delicious animal-based nutrition. You might also like keto carnivore recipes, but if not, adapting keto and paleo-style recipes for a carnivore diet is pretty easy.

How to Make An Easy Cheeseburger Pie

I use this recipe often on a keto diet because it’s a hit with the whole family. No one ever misses the carbs! It’s an easy dinner ready to serve in just 35 minutes (including baking time). Just my kind of quick-prep, hassle-free meal for those busy weeknights!

Take this healthy concept of a hamburger pie to the simplest elements of browning the meat, whisking the eggs, seasoning with herbs, salt, and pepper, then combining it all in a greased pie pan. Think you can do it? I know you can!

Scroll to the bottom of this post for a printable recipe card with a full list of ingredients, measurements, and step-by-step instructions to make this quick and filling keto cheeseburger pie.

Ingredients You Need

The best thing about my easy cheeseburger pie recipe is that it’s made with everyday ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. See for yourself.

• Salt
• Large onion
• Garlic powder
• Mustard powder
• Ground black pepper
• Fat: Choose unsalted, grass-fed butter for the best flavor. Alternatively, use beef tallow or other fat.
• Whole eggs: Use large, free-range or pasteurized eggs, or better yet, raise your own!
• Ground beef: For a juicy, flavor-packed keto cheeseburger pie, I use grass-fed beef that’s 80% lean ground beef and 20% fat grind (80/20 blend). A leaner beef can result in a dry pie.
• Shredded cheese: Freshly shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese works best for this recipe, but you can use whatever type of melty cheese you have.

Step-By-Step Instructions

This easy cheeseburger pie is a family-favorite recipe that makes a regular appearance in our weekly meal prep menu. As it is, this recipe can easily make six servings. If you’re expecting a crowd or want to have leftovers for the week ahead, you can simply double the recipe and bake in a 9-inch pie plate or casserole dish. Let’s get started!

1. Brown the meat. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the pie plate or casserole dish with some of the fat. In a heavy-bottomed large skillet, lightly brown the ground beef in fat over medium-high heat. Transfer to the baking dish once cooked.
2. Prepare the egg mixture. Use the final amount of fat and sauté the onions for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently. As the onions cook, beat the eggs in a separate bowl and add herbs and seasonings. Pour over the ground beef mixture so it sinks into the meat. Shake gently if needed.
3. Arrange toppings and bake. Arrange the cooked onions evenly over the meat and egg mixture, then top with shredded cheese. Bake for 20 minutes until the center is set and the cheese is bubbly and melted. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Does this keto cheeseburger pie get you in a burger mood? Take a look at this cheeseburger omelet or cheeseburger skillet for more delicious burger ideas.

Variations

In essence, this easy cheeseburger pie recipe is a simple base for many spin-offs. Treat is a blank canvas, all set to absorb your own taste and dietary preferences. Think of all the delicious burger options out there and go wild with your favorite flavors! Here are some of my favorite ideas:

• Traditional burger: Prepare a hamburger-themed meal and serve on a bed of crisp lettuce with classic burger add-ins like homemade pickle relish and thick slices of tomatoes. Offer a bottle of mustard or sugar-free ketchup on the side.
• Bacon cheeseburger pie: For extra protein, fry up some bacon, cut it into small pieces, and add to the meat mixture before cooking.
• Slow-cooked meat pie: Make this in the slow cooker by following the same prep steps and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until the center of the pie is set. It’s an easy crockpot-ready recipe! 
• Hidden organ meat: Make this recipe even more budget-friendly and give a nutritional bump by adding ground beef heart or beef liver to the meat mixture. The other flavors will mask it, so no one can tell it’s even there! Cooking up a 50% mix of ground beef with ground beef heart or a more daring mix of organ meats like kidney, heart, and liver is a great way to go.
• Spicy cheeseburger: Add some heat by mixing jalapeños on top or baked in the middle. Garnish with shredded pepper jack cheese and serve with a dollop or two of sour cream to cool your mouth off.
• Blue cheese bison burger: Make some minor tweaks by swapping out ground beef for ground bison meat, then top the casserole with blue cheese instead of shredded cheese.
• California burger: Dress up your meat pie Cali style with homemade guacamole or avocado, thickly sliced beefsteak tomatoes, and crisp purple onion. Finish off with Monterey Jack cheese for the topping.

If you love a good pie crust, give my keto meat pie a try! It’s cheesy comfort food for the family.

How to Store This Recipe

This crustless keto cheeseburger pie can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge to reheat before serving. Let it cool completely before transferring individual slices to an airtight container to prevent it from getting soggy. It should keep well in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

This is also a good recipe to store in your freezer because it’s so freezer-friendly! Place the pie in a freezer-safe bag and squeeze out any remaining air, making it as compact as possible.

Once ready to enjoy, let it thaw overnight in the fridge. Pull it out and place it in the oven at 250°F (120°C) for 10-15 minutes. Use a lower temperature here to avoid overcooking the dish, adding a few slices of butter across the top to prevent the meat from drying out.

What to Serve with Homemade Cheeseburger Pie

This easy cheeseburger pie can be enjoyed as a full-on meal, but you can also pair it with various sides, desserts, and drinks. Below are some of my favorites:

• Crispy sweet potato fries
• Mashed cauliflower
• Sautéed zoodles
• Keto coleslaw
• Fresh salad with mixed greens and a light dressing
• Desserts like cheesecake, avocado chocolate mousse, fudgy brownies, and chocolate chip cookies
• Fresh lemonade or coconut water

More Easy Ground Beef Recipes to Try

We can all use some more simple low-carb meals made with ground beef. It’s nutritious, widely available, and more affordable than many other meat cuts. Like my easy cheeseburger pie, most of these recipes are made in half an hour or less, making them great low-carb 30-minute meal options.

• Keto Philly Cheesesteak Casserole with Hamburger – Sautéed bell pepper and onion mix with a creamy ground beef filling and bake under a cheesy topping in a delicious weeknight meal.
• 28 Keto Meals with Ground Beef – Enough ideas to last all month!
• Carnivore Diet Ground Beef Recipes – Carnivore ground beef recipes that will surely hit the spot and satisfy your cravings all day!
• Burger Recipes without a Bun – Fire up the grill or cook on the stove. Either way, these bunless keto burger recipes are perfect for a summer cookout!
• Keto Pizza Casserole – Another fun, healthy way to cook beef. This saucy and creamy casserole tastes like all the best parts of a pizza!

Looking for more carnivore meal ideas? Try these 30 Easy Carnivore Diet Meal Ideas.

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