BABOOTIE

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A simple, frugal, curry flavored dish with it's roots from Africa [although my recipe card sites Barbados!?!] that is an excellent way to stretch only a pound of ground beef into a family meal. Originally found in a collection of recipe cards from "My Great Recipes" printed in Holland, it has become a staple in our family!

Provided by Chef Come Lately

Categories     Curries

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons curry powder (more if you're brave!)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb ground beef
2 slices bread, crumbled
2 cups milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large heavy fry pan, cook onion in butter until golden brown.
  • Add curry powder, 1 1/4 tsp salt, and cayenne pepper to pan and sauté another 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Add beef. Sauté until browned. Remove from heat and drain fat. (very important--thoroughly drain the fat!).
  • Soak crumbled bread in 1 1/2 cups of milk.
  • Add milk mixture to beef mixture in pan and stir.
  • Pour into buttered baking dish about 8 inches square, or similar size.
  • In small bowl, beat eggs with remaining 1/2 cup milk and add the raisins.
  • Pour egg mixture over top of beef mixture.
  • Bake uncovered in a 375°F oven for 50 - 60 minutes until the top is a pretty, light golden brown.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables, or rice if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.4, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 202.5, Sodium 1160.8, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 13, Protein 30.3

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