Ingredients

  • 1 partly baked 10-inch tart shell (see recipe)
  • 1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons, butter
  • ½ cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 pound ground lean beef
  • ¼ pound mushrooms, finely chopped, about 1 1/2 cups
  • ½ cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
  • Salt to taste, if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup finely chopped chives or scallions
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

      412 calories; 29 grams fat; 14 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 21 grams protein; 169 milligrams cholesterol; 249 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

Six or more servings

Preparation

  1. Prepare the tart shell and set it aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  3. Heat two teaspoons of the butter in a skillet and add the onions. Cook, stirring, until they are wilted. Add the beef and cook, stirring and breaking up any lumps with the side of a heavy metal spoon. Cook until the meat has lost its raw look. If any fat has accumulated, drain it off in a sieve and discard it.
  4. Add the remaining butter, the mushrooms, green pepper, celery, marjoram, salt and pepper.
  5. Combine the whole egg, egg yolk, cream, milk and chives or scallions in a mixing bowl and beat thoroughly. Add the meat mixture and stir to blend.
  6. Pour the mixture into the tart shell. Place a baking sheet in the oven. Put the filled tart shell on the sheet and bake 30 to 35 minutes or until the custard is set.

45 minutes

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