1/2 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. dry bread crumbs
1 egg
1 1/4 cups chopped onions, divided
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, divided
1 cup diced celery
1/2 lb. cooked crab meat
1/2 lb. shelled, deveined shrimp
2 cups chicken broth (or 2 chicken bouillon cubes dissolved in 2 cups boiling water)
2 cups precooked rice
1-2 tbsp. curry powder

Combine beef, bread crumbs, egg, 1/4 cup onion, salt and pepper. Form into small balls; set aside for 1/2 hour. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet. Add remaining 1 cup onions and celery; sauté until golden. Remove from skillet.

Melt 1/4 cup butter in skillet; add crab meat and shrimp; sauté about 3 minutes. Remove from skillet and add to cooked onion mixture. Brown meat balls in skillet, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Remove from heat.

Combine broth, rice, curry powder and remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Combine mixtures in large saucepan. Cover and heat until piping hot.

Makes 6-8 servings.

Submitted by: CM