Cheesy Ground Beef Pie that resembles the one depicted:
Ingredients
1 unbaked pie crust (either store-bought or homemade)
1 lb (450g) ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup (120g) shredded potatoes (or hash browns)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup (120g) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Pie Crust: Roll out the pie crust and place it into a pie dish, setting it aside for later use.
3. Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, ensuring to drain any excess fat.
4. Sauté Vegetables: Incorporate the diced onion, bell peppers, and garlic into the skillet, cooking until they are tender.
5. Layer Ingredients: Evenly distribute the shredded potatoes at the base of the pie crust, followed by the cooked beef and vegetable mixture.
6. Prepare Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the filling in the crust.
7. Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the pie.
8. Bake: Place the pie in the oven and bake until golden brown and set.
