Description
South African Bobotie is a savory dish made with minced beef and topped with a creamy egg custard.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g minced beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 slice white bread
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon chutney
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/4 cup raisins
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bay leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Soak the bread in milk and set aside.
- In a pan, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add minced beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in curry powder, chutney, apricot jam, vinegar, raisins, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the soaked bread and remove from heat.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and remaining milk, then pour over the meat mixture.
- Top with bay leaves.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until set and golden.
Notes
- Serve with yellow rice or vegetables.
- Adjust spices to your preference.
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: South African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: South African Bobotie, minced beef, egg custard