Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a frying pan with butter.

Chop three pieces of bacon and add them to the pan over medium heat. After a few minutes, add ground beef, seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook for 8–10 minutes.

Transfer the beef and bacon mixture into a buttered baking dish.

Whisk three large eggs, then add heavy cream and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.

Pour the egg and cream mixture over the meat base, then sprinkle with remaining cheddar and reserved bacon.

Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.