Ingredients
Dough for single-crust deep-dish pie1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups shredded process cheese (Velveeta)1/2 cup chopped dill pickles1/3 cup dill pickle juice1/3 cup 2% milkOptional: chopped avocado, tomato, lettuce, and bacon
Preparation
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°.
Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is light golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat, breaking beef into crumbles, until meat is no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with flour and salt; stir until blended. Stir in cheese, pickles, pickle juice and milk.
Spoon into crust. Bake until crust is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Top with avocado, tomato, lettuce and bacon if desired.
