5 Easy Ground Beef Recipes That Aren't Tacos or Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 1 lb Lean Ground Beef (85% lean, frozen if not used immediately)
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil (For browning the lean beef)
• 1 tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Black Pepper
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 medium Yellow Onion (Diced)
• ¼ cup Pickles (Finely chopped)
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)
• 1 sheet Puff Pastry Sheet (Thawed according to package directions)
• 1 Egg (Beaten with 1 tsp water for egg wash)
• 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
• 1 cup Lettuce (Shredded, for topping)
• 1 cup Tomato (Diced, for topping)
• ½ cup Mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
• 1 tsp Pickle Brine (From the jar of pickles)
• ½ tsp Onion Powder
• ½ tsp Garlic Powder
• ¼ tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Ketchup (optional) (If you like a hint of ketchup in the sauce)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it fully preheat while you prepare the filling.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Caramelize Ground Beef

   Heat the skillet over high heat, add olive oil, then spread the ground beef in an even layer. Let it sit undisturbed for about 3 minutes to develop a brown crust, then break it up and continue cooking until nicely browned, about 5 minutes total. Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.

   Time: PT8M

3. Transfer Beef to Casserole Dish

   Spoon the browned beef into the bottom of a 9x13‑inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.

   Time: PT2M

4. Sauté Onion

   In the same skillet with the remaining drippings, add the diced onion. Cook over medium‑high heat until the onion softens and turns lightly golden, about 5‑6 minutes.

   Time: PT6M

5. Layer Onion Over Beef

   Evenly distribute the sautéed onion over the ground beef in the casserole dish.

   Time: PT2M

6. Add Pickles and Cheese

   Sprinkle the chopped pickles and shredded cheddar cheese over the onion layer.

   Time: PT2M

7. Prepare Puff Pastry Topping

   Roll the thawed puff pastry sheet to fit the baking dish, trimming excess. Brush the surface with the beaten egg mixed with 1 tsp water, then sprinkle sesame seeds. Cut a few slits to allow steam to escape.

   Time: PT5M

8. Bake the Pot Pie

   Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is puffed, golden brown, and the cheese is bubbling.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: 400°F

9. Make Big Mac Sauce

   While the pot pie bakes, combine mayonnaise, mustard, pickle brine, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, sugar, and optional ketchup in a small bowl. Mix until smooth.

   Time: PT10M

10. Finish and Serve

    Remove the pot pie from the oven. Top with shredded lettuce and diced tomato, then drizzle generously with the Big Mac sauce. Serve hot.

    Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

25 g

Fiber

2 g