Cheesy Beef Cake (Print)
Seasoned beef layered with a creamy cheese blend, all wrapped in a flaky pastry crust for a savory dinner centerpiece.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
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450g ground beef
→ Seasonings
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
→ Dairy
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100g cheddar cheese, shredded
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120g cream cheese, softened
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60g sour cream
→ Condiments
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60ml ketchup
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30ml mustard
→ Pastry
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1 sheet pie crust or puff pastry
# Directions:
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Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a 23cm (9-inch) round cake pan.
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Roll out pie crust or puff pastry and fit into the bottom of the greased pan, trimming any excess dough from the edges.
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In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed.
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Press the seasoned beef mixture firmly and evenly over the pastry base, creating a uniform layer.
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Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully remove from oven and drain any excess fat that has rendered from the beef.
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While the beef is baking, combine shredded cheddar, softened cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and mustard in a bowl, mixing until smooth and well incorporated.
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Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the partially cooked beef, covering it completely.
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Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the pastry edges have turned golden brown.
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Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving plate so the pastry is on top, creating an upside-down presentation.
# Notes:
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This savory cake can be served warm as a main dish with a side salad.
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For a more traditional presentation, you can skip inverting and serve directly from the pan.