This simple keto low carb cheeseburger pie recipe is gluten free and THM friendly. It uses a coconut flour mixture instead of Bisquick to make the popular impossible pie.
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With my busy schedule, I like do most of my cooking on the weekends. Then I either freeze leftovers or refrigerate them for quick meals during the week. Low carb casseroles and keto soups are some of my favorite freezer meals.
Perhaps freezer-friendly low carb recipes can be the subject of future posts? There are a lot of meals that can be frozen for later. And this delicious cheesy ground beef dinner pie is definitely one to add to the list!
You may have heard of the Bisquick cheeseburger pie recipe. It was a favorite of mine back in my high carb days. But I’ve reworked that old recipe into one that uses low carb flours rather than the popular baking mix.
This recipe is my low carb spin on the original Betty Crocker recipe for Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie recipe which uses just a bit of coconut flour.
This recipe calls for ingredients I usually have on hand and it’s fast to prepare on those busy nights after work. And it’s a great dish to make when you’re craving some keto McDonald’s food.
How to Make a Simple Keto Cheeseburger Pie
The beef mixture is cooked first. In a 10-inch skillet, cook beef with onion over medium heat. It takes about 8 to 10 minutes for the meat to brown.
Then, the beef mixture in spread out evenly in a pie plate. I like to use a 9.5-inch glass pie plate for the keto low carb cheeseburger pie.
The coconut flour, almond flour, baking powder, almond milk, and eggs are then blended in a medium bowl. This mixture is poured over the cooked ground beef.
Next, the grated cheese is sprinkled on top. The pie is then baked at 400°F for about 25 minutes.
The optional tomatoes are added at this point if desired. Other cheeseburger condiments like sugar free ketchup or pickles can also be added into the pie. And I love adding more shredded cheese as well.
After adding optional toppings, the pie is baked for another five minutes. The gluten free cheeseburger pie should be a nice golden brown when taken out of the oven. If needed, the broiler can be used to brown up the top quickly.
Why I Like this Cheeseburger Pie
My family is really picky. But, everyone loves cheese. So I can get away with serving them delicious keto meals like this cheesy ground beef pie. It’s one of those recipes like my bacon cheeseburger casserole that can be served to those not following a ketogenic lifestyle.
And this low carb version of the Bisquick impossible cheeseburger pie is perfect dinner on a busy night. Another benefit is that the dish freezes well. So if you are only cooking for one or two, just put the leftovers in the freezer for a quick and convenient dinner later.
Variations of the Recipe
There’s a lot of room for modification in this recipe so feel free to add your favorite seasonings or veggies. You can also reduce the number of eggs if you wish or add some chia gel.
Green beans or spinach would be nice additions. Or add in some bacon, mushrooms, and other popular burger toppings.
I hope you enjoy this THM cheeseburger pie as much as my family does. And if you have any suggestions on how to make it better, I’d love to hear about them in the comments.
Other Easy Keto Ground Beef Recipes
Want some other budget friendly ground beef recipes to make on busy days? Here’s a few of my favorites:
- Paleo Korean Ground Beef
- Cheesy Beef Taco Skillet Recipe
- Low Carb Crack Slaw
- Mexican Zucchini and Beef
- Hamburger Beef Stroganoff
And if you have an electric pressure cooker, you’ll want to try sloppy joes in the Instant Pot. It’s a little different than my sloppy joe casserole recipe.
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You’ll want to have the following items or suitable substitutes available to make the recipe.
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Cheeseburger Pie
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or venison burger
- 1 cup onion chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup coconut flour
- 3 Tablespoons almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups cheese shredded
- 1 tomato optional
Instructions
- Cook beef and onion in skillet until meat is brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- Spread beef mix into pie plate and sprinkle in salt.
- Mix together coconut flour, almond flour, baking powder, almond milk and eggs.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the meat. Sprinkle about 1 cup of cheese on top.
- Bake at 400°F for about 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and top with optional tomato if desired and remaining cheese. See recipe notes for other possible toppings.
- Bake an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
- Bacon
- Pickles
- Low carb ketchup
- Mushrooms
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Post updated in April 2019. Originally published October 2014.
Colleen Marcus
I want to use Carbquick as I picked that up. I see the post about you still used the baking powder… but what amount of carbquick did you use? 1/3 c up plus 3 tbsp?
Also if I don’t have almond milk can I use whole milk?
Lisa MarcAurele
You’ll need one half cup Carbquick to replace the coconut and almond flour. Also, whole milk can be used in place of almond milk.
Christina Constantine
I added a jalapeno (only because I have an abundance of them) so good.We always make with Bisquit but this recipe is my go to now…trying to make my favorites keto!
Lisa MarcAurele
Yum! I’ve got tons of jalapeño in my garden right now. May try it in this.
amanda
if i use carbquik do i still use the baking powder etc?
Lisa MarcAurele
You may not need it, but I did use it in the recipe.
Sarah
Please send me the cheeseburger pie recipe
Lisa MarcAurele
Just hit the print button on the recipe card at the bottom of the post if you’d like to download a copy of it. 🙂
Lisa
Yum! Looks delicious!
Patty
I NEVER comment on recipes, but my husband and I have been on this keto diet for a little while and he said this is BY FAR the best recipe we’ve tried so far. Thank-you for sharing!
Lisa MarcAurele
My pleasure! I’m really glad you both enjoyed the cheeseburger pie! Even my picky eaters like this one.
Monic
Can I use rice flour instead of coconut flour?
Lisa MarcAurele
It should be okay, but I don’t know the conversion and if any other modifications are needed.
Darlene
Great comfort food! I love the “ impossible” crust ! I topped
With tomato, pickle and cooked crumbled bacon. My favorite burger toppings. I will keep this keto friendly recipe and make again and again. Thank you!
Ginette Brouwer
Made this dish for the first time this past week. Added some garlic powder and thyme to both the meat and crust. Delicious! Wondering if the crust ingredients can be used to make biscuits?
Lisa MarcAurele
I’d just use the coconut flour biscuit recipe.
Margie
Has anyone tried this with ground turkey?
Lisa MarcAurele
I haven’t, but I’ve used ground venison which is very lean and it’s still good.
TastyKeto
I’ve tried this over the weekend, and it was absolutely yummy^^
I threw in some oregano to spice things up, and it really harmonized with the beef.
CJ Mass
This looks awesome… does anyone know how long it can be stored? I would like to split it up throughout the week
Lisa MarcAurele
It should last at least a week in the refrigerator.
Leslie D McLeland
I have to say “No” to this one. I think it is the coconut flour that kills it for me. We added spices and green chilis to try to give this some flavor, but it still doesn’t kill the coconut. It’s edible with salsa and sour cream, but, not a redo.
Lisa MarcAurele
You should be able to use more almond flour and less coconut flour.
J Michelle Jacobs
How would I adjust these ingredients for a 9×13 glass pan??? This recipe looks amazing and really want to try !!
Lisa MarcAurele
You’d likely need to double the batch and cook a bit longer.
Michelle Jacobs
thanks I will let you know!!
Lisa Lightfoot
What a wonderful surprise! This ‘crust’ cooked up beautifully! Not only did it taste wonderful, but it looked beautiful too. And best of all, my husband (who is not on low carb) loved it – it does not taste low carb. I served it with a salad and green beans. I didn’t make any alterations, always wanting to try a new recipe as written and I can honestly say I wouldn’t change a thing.
Shannon
Can I use regular flour and milk?
Lisa MarcAurele
You can if not doing low carb.
Kristen b
I was worried it would be bland, so to the meat mixture I added garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, sugar free ketchup, and mustard. I also wish I had only used half of the bread/topping. I would have preferred a higher ratio of meat to bread. I topped with minced raw onion, diced dill pickle, and tomato. The kids ate it willingly, so I’m happy!