Savoury Cheeseburger Onion Pie

• 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)

1. Fit each pastry into the pie plates and flute edges as desired; cover and refrigerate until ready to fill.
2. In a large skillet cook the ground beef with onion, bell pepper, thyme and garlic until the beef is well browned; drain fat.
3. Mix in Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese and chili sauce; simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Season with seasoned salt and black pepper to taste; cool to almost room temperature.
5. Divide and spread the ground beef mixture over the pie shells.
6. Top ground beef with about 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; set aside while cooking the onions.
7. 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.
8. Sprinkle the top of the cheese evenly with the onions.
9. In a bowl whisk together half and half with eggs and cayenne pepper then pour half of the mixture over the onions.
10. Sprinkle about 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese over the top of each pie.
11. Place both pies on a large baking sheet to catch any spills.
12. Bake 425 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.
13. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees and continue baking for 20-25 minutes or until filling is set.
14. Let sit for 20 or more minutes before slicing.
15. Delicious!

unbaked pie pastry, lean ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, mustard, parmesan cheese, chili sauce, onions, butter, sugar, cheddar cheese, eggs, cayenne, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/savoury-cheeseburger-onion-pie-67862 (may not work)