Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 F (moderate)

Lightly cook dried beef in fat, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly; sprinkle into pastry shell. Sprinkle cheese over beef. Mix seasonings and sprinkle over cheese. Beat eggs and half-and-half together. Pour over cheese and beef. Bake 40 minutes or until lightly browned and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

NOTE: If beef is very salty, pour 1 cup boiling water over beef. Drain well; then cut coarsely.

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