Light and easy

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Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground chuck
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (4-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 4 ounces cream cheese, mascarpone, and ricottacheese, cubed
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground savory
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 (5.5-ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 egg
• Ground paprika

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Step 1: Cook the Beef Filling

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground chuck and onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is tender.
2. Drain the mixture in a colander and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Wipe out the skillet, return the beef mixture, and add the mushrooms and Neufchâtel cheese.
4. Cook on low heat, stirring until the cheese melts.
5. Stir in flour, savory, pepper, and salt until fully combined.

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Step 2: Prepare the Biscuit Crust

1. Split each biscuit in half.
2. Pat the biscuit dough evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray.

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Step 3: Assemble the Pie

1. Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the biscuit crust.
2. In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese and egg until smooth.
3. Spread the cottage cheese mixture over the beef layer.
4. Sprinkle with ground paprika.

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Step 4: Bake

• Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden brown.

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Serving Suggestions

Hamburger Pie is a complete meal on its own, but you can round it out with:

• A fresh garden salad
• Steamed broccoli or green beans
• Roasted potatoes for an extra-hearty dinner

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Storage and Reheating

• Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
• Reheat: Warm in the oven at 325 °F until heated through, or microwave individual portions.

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Tips for Success

• Pat the beef dry after browning — this keeps the filling from getting greasy.
• Neufchâtel cheese adds creaminess with less fat, but you can substitute cream cheese, mascarpone, and ricotta if preferred. Even a nut-based cheese for a Vegan option.
• Add veggies like diced bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.

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Final Thoughts

This Hamburger Pie is the kind of recipe that never goes out of style. It’s quick, cozy, and made with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Whether you serve it for Sunday supper or a busy weeknight, it’s sure to become a family favorite.