Savoury Cheeseburger Onion Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 unbaked pie pastry (to fit a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 -2 teaspoon seasoning salt
pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or use 2 tablespoons yellow mustard)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (or to taste)
3/4 - 1 cup chili sauce
5 -6 large onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons sugar
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (can use more or less)
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup half-and-half
1 pinch cayenne (optional)
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Fit each pastry into the pie plates and flute edges as desired; cover and refrigerate until ready to fill.
In a large skillet cook the ground beef with onion, bell pepper, thyme and garlic until the beef is well browned; drain fat.
Mix in Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese and chili sauce; simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season with seasoned salt and black pepper to taste; cool to almost room temperature.
Divide and spread the ground beef mixture over the pie shells.
Top ground beef with about 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; set aside while cooking the onions.
In the same skillet saute the onions in butter with 2 teaspoons sugar for about 20-22 minutes or until soft and just beginning to brown.
Sprinkle the top of the cheese evenly with the onions.
In a bowl whisk together half and half with eggs and cayenne pepper then pour half of the mixture over the onions.
Sprinkle about 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese over the top of each pie.
Place both pies on a large baking sheet to catch any spills.
Bake 425 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.
Reduce the heat to 350 degrees and continue baking for 20-25 minutes or until filling is set.
Let sit for 20 or more minutes before slicing.
Delicious!