Beef Cheese Pie is a comforting, savory dish featuring a flaky crescent roll crust layered with seasoned ground beef, peppers, onions, tomato sauce, and plenty of gooey mozzarella cheese. This vintage-inspired recipe delivers a perfect balance of hearty and cheesy goodness, making it ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy weeknight meals. The combination of a crisp crust and rich filling makes this dish a timeless classic for anyone craving comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can crescent rolls (1 can )
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded )
- ¼ cup green pepper (chopped )
- ⅓ cup chopped onion
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 egg (beaten)
- ¼ tsp garlic salt
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2: Cook the Beef Mixture
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onions and green peppers.
- Drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomato sauce, garlic salt, and salt.
- Let simmer on low heat while preparing the crust.
Step 3: Prepare the Crust
- Separate the crescent roll dough into 8 triangles.
- Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
Step 4: Layer the Pie
- Beat the egg and mix it with half of the shredded cheese.
- Spread the egg-cheese mixture evenly over the crust.
- Spoon the hot beef mixture on top.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the filling.
Step 5: Bake and Serve
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Tips
- Use lean ground beef to reduce overall fat.
- Substitute half the mozzarella with cheddar for a sharper flavor.
- Add mushrooms or extra peppers for more vegetables.
- Replace crescent rolls with refrigerated pie crust for a sturdier base.
- Sprinkle dried oregano or Italian seasoning into the beef mixture for added flavor.
- Make it spicy by adding crushed red pepper flakes.
- Use reduced-fat cheese and crescent dough for a lighter version.
- Bake on a sheet pan under the pie plate to catch any drips.
- Let rest longer (10 minutes) before cutting for cleaner slices.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 25gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2.7mg
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