1 Small onion -- chopped

1 Clove garlic -- minced

1 1/2 Tbsp. butter or margarine

1 Lb. ground beef

1 1/4 Tsp. powdered ginger

1/2 Tsp. curry powder

2 C. milk (not skim)

2 Tbsp. flour

Saute onion and garlic in melted butter until golden. Add ground meat and stir with a fork until meat is browned. Sprinkle with flour, salt, ginger and curry. Gradually pour milk and stir constantly until thickened. Cover and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over hot buttered noodles or steamed rice.