Sfougato (Meat Custard)

Submitted for ZWT 9 Greece. This is from the Woman's Day Encyclopedia of Cookery. This recipe was written before people were too concerned about their cholesterol - I would cut back on the amount of butter : )

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  medium onions, finely chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 lbs zucchini, finely chopped
• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup butter (or less)
• 1  tablespoon parsley, minced
• 8  eggs, beaten
• 2  cups milk
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄2-1  cup  grated feta (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Saute onion and squash in butter for about 15 minutes until veggies are soft, stirring frequently. Set aside.
3. In butter remaining in pan cook beef, stirring until redness disappears, drain off the excess fat.
4. Beat eggs; add milk, beef and the rest of the ingredients.
5. Place in a 2 1/2 quart baking dish and bake for 45- 60 minutes until firm.