Fruited Beef Curry Casserole

Looking for something different to do with ground beef? Try this curry-flavored ground beef casserole with chopped bits of sweet apple and apricots.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 slice of wheat bread
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In saucepan cook chopped onion and chopped green bell pepper in oil until the onion is transparent. Add ground beef and brown. Drain.
3. Soak slice of wheat bread in milk.
4. To the beef mixture, add eggs, chopped apple, chopped dried apricots, curry, salt, and pepper. Add the bread/milk mixture and mix well.
5. Place in a 2-quart baking dish and bake for 45 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.