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.
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.
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.
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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📖 Recipe
Hamburger Pie Casserole with Eggplant
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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
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Evy
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!
Ellen
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!
Lisa MarcAurele
Thanks for sharing your results and the tip on the canned tomatoes!
Ben
Followed to the T.... I have about 2 inches of water on the sides. Soppy mess.
Lisa MarcAurele
That can happen from the tomatoes. The only way around it is to add a thickener or use less.
Suzie
Do you peel the eggplant?
Lisa
I don't, but you could if you don't like the skin.
Calene Greenhalgh
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.
Lisa
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.
Emily Kemp
Literally drooling...I cannot wait to make this!
Eileen Christmann
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
Lisa
I wish you the best. But, you need to think of it as a lifestyle and not a diet.
Amy
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.
Tina
Could you assemble the pie a few hours before and refrigerate for a few hours until you want to put it in the oven?
Lisa
That works. You may just need to bake a little longer.
Wren
How did you fry the eggplant? dry? with oil or butter?
Are these amounts for fresh or dried herbs?
Lisa
Herbs are dry and I always fry the eggplant in avocado oil.
Karen
Do you cook the hamburger first?
Lisa
I don't cook it as it bakes like a meatloaf.
Kristin
Do you cook the hamburger before you press it into the baking dish??
Lisa
No. The burger meat is pressed in uncooked.
Belinda
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. 😉
Lisa
Hope it works out for you! We love this one.
Daniel
Quick question: Is the mustard in the ingredients ground mustard powder or prepared mustard ?
Lisa
It's prepared mustard.