Savory Nordic Ground Beef Pie (Jauhelihapiirakka)

Published: 7/31/2026

This savory sheet-pan pie is a versatile favorite that works beautifully as a warm dinner or a cold snack. It features a seasoned beef and onion filling topped with a creamy egg and sour cream mixture that sets perfectly during baking.

Ingredients (6 servings)

The Crust

• 1 stick (1/2 cup / 115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1.5 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp (3 g) salt
• 3–4 tbsp (45–60 ml) ice-cold water

The Filling

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (100 g) shredded Havarti or Swiss cheese
• 1 tsp (6 g) salt
• 1/2 tsp (1 g) ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp (1 g) ground allspice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Make the crust: Pulse butter, flour, and salt in a food processor until it looks like coarse crumbs. Add water one tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together. Press the dough into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan or square baking dish. Poke with a fork and par-bake for 10 minutes.
3. Make the filling: Brown the ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat. Season with salt, pepper, and allspice.
4. Spread the beef mixture over the par-baked crust.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, eggs, and shredded cheese. Pour this mixture evenly over the beef.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the topping is set and golden brown.

Pro Tips

• Nordic Spice: Allspice is the key to making this taste like authentic Finnish “home food.”
• Temperature: This pie is often even better the next day when served cold or slightly reheated for a quick lunch.

See Also

• 15-Minute Creamy Tortellini (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
• 15-Minute Creamy Tuna Pasta (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
• Authentic Finnish Crepes (Letut)

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