Basic ingredients, fantastic flavor, and easy to make, it doesn’t get better than this homemade Cornbread Hamburger Pie. A hint of spice from chili powder and a deliciously savory cornbread topping turn this savory beef meat pie into a decadent meal the whole family will love. It’s a delicious comfort food recipe that will keep you warm, satisfied, and happy all through the colder months.
Ground Beef Pie Made So Much Better
Savory ground beef topped with the lightest cornbread are the makings for a savory pie made in heaven. So simple to put together, but full of flavor. It’s a quick and easy meal you can prep in 20 minutes on a busy weeknight.
It’s still summer in the South, but we’re having “fake fall” with temperatures in the 60’s which makes me want warm and comforting meals perfect for autumn and winter. This delicious hamburger pie is one of those recipes that has been on the back of my mind, so I finally decided to make it a reality.
Less like a pot pie and more like a shepherd’s pie, this casserole doesn’t have a bottom crust or mashed potatoes on top, but it does have a delicious and savory cornbread topping. It’s basically like having a beef stew and fresh cornbread, but all in one bite!
You can easily get creative with this recipe. It can be made in a pie pan, baking dish, or large skillet. A cast iron skillet works great because it’ll help form the corn meal crust and turn the edges golden brown and crispy but a large pie pan or baking dish works well also. If beef’s not your thing, you can swap it for ground turkey. If you love the sweetness from sloppy joes, you can change out the filling and make a sloppy joe pie.
Something this hearty and satisfying chould be served with a fresh side like this green beans and new potatoes salad. Its honey vinaigrette is just sweet and bright enough to counterbalance the heaviness of this dish.
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“My family loved this! I added black beans to it as well. Really good. .”
Christine
Ingredients For Ground Hamburger Pie with Cornbread
FILLING:
Meat: I prefer 85% mix of ground beef to add more flavor, but you can use a leaner version.
Produce: Fresh onion, bell pepper, and garlic cloves flavor the meat pie filling. You can use any color of onion or bell pepper you like.
Spices: Chili powder and oregano are the bulk of the seasoning, with salt and pepper added to taste.
Cheddar Cheese: Freshly grated cheddar cheese gives this savory pie a wonderful finish.
TOPPING:
Yellow Corn Meal: This corn meal has a beautiful color and mellow sweet corn flavor, I prefer a medium ground cornmeal.
Buttermilk: Tangy and creamy, buttermilk is a wonderful balance to the mellow sweetness of the corn meal.
Creamed Corn: I love adding creamed corn to cornbread for extra texture and flavor.
Pantry Staples: flour, baking powder and an egg.
How To Make Cornbread Hamburger Pie
Step One: Cook Beef
Add ground beef, onion, and green pepper to a skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the hamburger is browned and the green peppers have softened. Then add some garlic. You can drain off any grease at this point.
Step Two: Sprinkle Spices
Remove from the heat and add some seasonings and place it in the bottom of a baking dish, then sprinkle half of the cheese on top.
Step Three: Make Some Cornbread
Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. In a smaller bowl, use a fork to mix the buttermilk with the egg, then add the oil, creamed corn, and remaining cheese. Mix with a fork to combine.
Step Four: Assemble and Bake
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until just combined. Spread the batter over the top of the ground beef mixture and bake.
How To Store Ground Beef Pie with Cornbread
In The Fridge: Let it cool completely before refrigerating in an airtight container. It will keep for up to three days! You can also freeze it. To reheat, let it come to room temperature and place in the oven at 350º for about 5 minutes until is warm throughout.
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Homemade Cornbread Hamburger Pie
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese about 2 cups, divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
Topping
- ½ cup yellow corn meal
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 8 ounces creamed corn
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º. Spray a 10 inch or deep dish pie pan with cooking spray
Filling
- Add ground beef, onion, and green pepper to a skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the hamburger is browned and the green peppers have softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat and add chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper to the cooked beef. Stir to combine, add to the bottom of the baking dish, and sprinkle half of the cheese on top of the cooked filling.
Topping
- Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. In a smaller bowl, use a fork to mix the buttermilk with the egg, then add the oil, creamed corn, and remaining cheese. Mix with a fork to combine.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until just combined. Spread the batter over the top of the ground beef mixture and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Christine James says
my family loved this! I added black beans to it as well. Really good.
Barbara Curry says
Black beans sound like a great addition.