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    Home / Recipes / Keto Casseroles

    Hamburger Pie Casserole with Eggplant ( Gluten-Free)

    By Lisa MarcAurele on Aug 2, 2010 25 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure

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    A delicious low-carb gluten-free hamburger pie casserole featuring eggplant. This oven baked dish has a pizza like topping that your family will love.

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    We had our first eggplant ripen in the garden the other day. And, I was so excited to use it in a new low carb recipe.

    I saw a casserole recipe made with a hamburger crust that I wanted to try. So, I modified the recipe to add eggplant. The result was delicious. It reminded me of a moussaka pizza that I used to love eating as a child.

    You'll love that this low carb hamburger pie casserole uses seasoned ground beef as the crust. This makes it a super easy dish to prepare.

    And, there's no fiddling with any special low carb crust. It's a meal made with every day ingredients so you won't have to worry about not being able to find specialty items.

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    This hamburger pie casserole is made by layering the ingredients in the dish. And, it uses pizza like toppings that the whole family is sure to love.

    The bottom of the pie is seasoned ground beef which is then topped with eggplant, tomato sauce, spices and cheese. It's super easy to make and is full of flavor.

    I'm putting this one on the regular dinner rotation. Although you can make this casserole without the eggplant, I think it's a delicious add.

    You can change up the cheese if you'd like. But, mozzarella gave this hamburger pie casserole a traditional Italian taste like a pizza pie.

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    No matter how you slice this one, it's sure to be a winner with your friends and family. If you want a few more ideas for using eggplant, check out these low carb eggplant recipes.

    I highly recommend the eggplant parmesan casserole recipe. It's one of my favorites and certainly worth the extra effort needed to bake it.

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    If you want to make this low carb hamburger pie with eggplant in the middle of the summer, you may not want to turn on the oven. No worries! I've also made this dish successfully in the crock pot. You can see that version here.

    What's your favorite dish to make with fresh eggplant? Do you grow this tasty vegetable in your backyard garden?

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    Need a few more low-carb ground beef recipes that you bake into savory pies and keto casseroles? Here's some of favorite you may enjoy.

    • Cheeseburger casserole will satisfy your family and guests with its delicious cheeseburger flavor.
    • Keto shepherd's pie is a hearty, comforting dish that is perfect for a cool evening.
    • Unstuffed pepper casserole is an easier way to get all the flavor you love without taking the time to stuff your bell peppers.
    • Keto taco pie is a delicious way to enjoy all the flavors of tacos without the carbs.
    • Low-carb taco casserole is a Mexican-inspired dish that will warm your soul and fill you up with comfort food.

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    Hamburger Pie Casserole with Eggplant

    Author: Lisa MarcAurele
    4.5 from 6 votes
    A delicious low carb hamburger casserole featuring eggplant. This oven baked dish has a pizza like topping.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time1 hr 10 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings 6 people
    Calories 222

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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon mustard
    • 1 cup eggplant , cubed
    • 1 can tomatoes , 14.5 ounce, drained
    • 1 can tomato sauce , 8 ounce
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese , grated
    • 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

    Instructions

    • Sprinkle cut eggplant with salt and let sit in a colander for about 30 minutes. Rinse and then fry until browned.
    • Combine ground beef, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Press on bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Top meat with cooked eggplant. Spread tomatoes and sauce over eggplant and sprinkle with remaining ingredients.
    • Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

    Notes

    There will be liquid at the bottom of the pan after cooking which can be drained if desired. Adding a thickener to the sauce may help reduce this.
    Net carbs per serving: 5 g

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 222 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 779mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 18.2mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2.7mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 5 g | % Carbs: 9 % | % Protein: 38 % | % Fat: 52.9 % | SmartPoints: 7
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    Comments

    1. Evy

      February 11, 2021 at 10:37 pm

      5 stars
      We really liked this! Reading the comments I used a well drained can of chopped tomatoes and eliminated the tomato sauce. No mozzarella so used shredded cheddar and otherwise followed recipe exactly. Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Ellen

      May 06, 2019 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      This one is going into my regular rotation! I followed the recipe exactly except I omitted the canned tomatoes altogether and just doubled the eggplant for the filling. I used the canned tomato sauce as recommended. There was some liquid after it cooked but it was the oil from the meat and it was easy to drain off so I think omitting the tomatoes resolved the liquid issue. Cut into 6 pieces, I found one piece to be really filling with a side salad. It was like a cross between a burger and a pizza. I loved it and am so grateful for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        May 07, 2019 at 4:39 am

        Thanks for sharing your results and the tip on the canned tomatoes!

        Reply
    3. Ben

      January 14, 2019 at 6:03 pm

      3 stars
      Followed to the T.... I have about 2 inches of water on the sides. Soppy mess.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        January 15, 2019 at 9:07 am

        That can happen from the tomatoes. The only way around it is to add a thickener or use less.

        Reply
    4. Suzie

      July 02, 2018 at 2:46 pm

      Do you peel the eggplant?

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      • Lisa

        July 02, 2018 at 8:21 pm

        I don't, but you could if you don't like the skin.

        Reply
    5. Calene Greenhalgh

      June 15, 2018 at 7:22 am

      Love eggplant and can not wait to try several of these. Can any or all of them be frozen? I am the only one on low carb and the only egg plant lover.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        June 15, 2018 at 8:47 am

        I haven't tried freezing, so I can't say for sure. The eggplant might get a little mushy but the rest should be fine.

        Reply
    6. Emily Kemp

      May 12, 2018 at 8:06 am

      5 stars
      Literally drooling...I cannot wait to make this!

      Reply
    7. Eileen Christmann

      March 05, 2018 at 12:58 pm

      I can't wait to try this diet. My husband is a diabetic ,and desperately needs to lose weight at least 50 lbs.I really want to learn how to make bread that fits this program

      Reply
      • Lisa

        March 06, 2018 at 5:20 am

        I wish you the best. But, you need to think of it as a lifestyle and not a diet.

        Reply
      • Amy

        September 18, 2018 at 1:47 pm

        I definitely recommend Joseph's low carb pita bread!! They are excellent!! 6 net carbs each and very reasonably priced. I get mine at walmart.

        Reply
    8. Tina

      February 13, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      Could you assemble the pie a few hours before and refrigerate for a few hours until you want to put it in the oven?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        February 13, 2018 at 5:10 pm

        That works. You may just need to bake a little longer.

        Reply
    9. Wren

      October 11, 2017 at 7:04 pm

      How did you fry the eggplant? dry? with oil or butter?
      Are these amounts for fresh or dried herbs?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 12, 2017 at 4:52 am

        Herbs are dry and I always fry the eggplant in avocado oil.

        Reply
    10. Karen

      September 17, 2017 at 6:24 pm

      Do you cook the hamburger first?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 18, 2017 at 3:59 pm

        I don't cook it as it bakes like a meatloaf.

        Reply
    11. Kristin

      September 10, 2017 at 9:40 am

      Do you cook the hamburger before you press it into the baking dish??

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 10, 2017 at 3:27 pm

        No. The burger meat is pressed in uncooked.

        Reply
    12. Belinda

      August 08, 2017 at 11:18 pm

      I will be making this tonight. I have an eggplant in the fridge that needs using, and this recipe really appeals. It may even get featured on my blog. 😉

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 09, 2017 at 5:36 am

        Hope it works out for you! We love this one.

        Reply
    13. Daniel

      July 16, 2017 at 7:36 am

      Quick question: Is the mustard in the ingredients ground mustard powder or prepared mustard ?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 17, 2017 at 6:07 am

        It's prepared mustard.

        Reply

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