2 lb lean ground beef
1 salt
1 1/2 tbsp curry powder
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cup half and half
1 8 oz pkg. dried apricots, finely ch, opped
Directions
bay leaves butter
Combine beef, salt and curry powder. Combine eggs, milk and cream.
Combine half of the egg mixture with the beef; stir in apricots. Turn
into a greased 13 x 9" baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture over
top; float several bay leaves on top of milk; dot with butter. Bake
at 350 for 45 minutes until top resembles baked custard.
Source: Cooking is Our Bag Posted by Dar Rains
Servings: 6 servings
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