Cape Malay Beef Bobotie
A classic South African dish featuring spiced minced beef topped with a savory golden egg custard.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs Ground Beef
- 2 slices White Bread
- 1 1/2 cups Milk
- 2 large Onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Cape Malay Curry Powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 3 tablespoons Fruit Chutney (Mrs. Ball's)
- 1/2 cup Sultanas or Raisins
- 3 large Eggs
- 4 pieces Bay Leaves
- 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and soak the bread slices in half a cup of the milk.
- 2
Sauté the onions and garlic in a large pan until soft and golden, then stir in the curry powder and turmeric for one minute.
- 3
Add the ground beef to the pan and brown thoroughly, breaking up any large chunks.
- 4
Squeeze the excess milk from the bread (reserve the milk), mash the bread, and stir it into the meat along with the chutney, raisins, and lemon juice.
- 5
Transfer the meat mixture into a greased baking dish and press it down firmly to create an even surface.
- 6
Whisk the remaining milk with the eggs and a pinch of salt, then pour this custard slowly over the meat.
- 7
Insert the bay leaves into the custard layer and bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is set and golden brown.
- 8
Serve warm with yellow rice and extra fruit chutney on the side.
Nutrition per Serving
425
Calories
32g
Protein
24g
Carbs
22g
Fat
2g
Fiber
14g
Sugar
610mg
Sodium
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