Cheeseburger Pie

Ingredients

12 oz (340 g) ground beef, extra lean
3/4 cup (175 mL) onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/4 tsp/1 mL, powder) (optional)
1/2 cup (125 mL) grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 unbaked 9 inch ( 22 cm) pie shell
3 large eggs
1 cup (250 mL) skim evaporated milk
3/4 cup (175 mL) grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp (2 mL) beef bouillon powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
1 medium tomato, cut into 6 slices
sprinkle dried oregano

Directions

Fry ground beef, onion and garlic in large non stick frying pan on medium for about 10 minutes until beef is no longer pink. Set aside.

Sprinkle first amount of cheese in bottom of pie shell. Spread beef mixture evenly over cheese.

Beat eggs with whisk in large bowl until smooth. Add next 5 ingredients. Stir well and pour over beef mixture.

Arrange tomato slices on top. Sprinkle with oregano.
Bake on bottom rack in 425 F (220 C) oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 F (175 C). Bake for about 50 minutes until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Cut into 6 wedges.

Makes: 6 servings

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 50 minutes

Standing: 10 minutes

Nutrients per serving:

Calories: 380
Protein: 24 g
Carbohydrate: 19 g
Fat: 22.7 g

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