South African Bobotie

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South African Bobotie

Bobotie is the National Dish of South Africa. Flavorful ground beef is seasoned with curry, mango chutney, herbs and spices, and raisins, and then topped with an egg custard and baked to perfection.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 Pound ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 lices white bread
  • ½ Cup milk
  • 1 Tablespoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon marjoram
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Cup Major Grey Chutney
  • 2 Tablespoons raisins
  • 1 lemon Juiced and zested

Egg Custard Topping

  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ Cup heavy cream
  • ¼ Cup milk
  • 3 bay leaves
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. In a cast iron pan or skillet melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Remove the crust from the bread slices and tear the bread into small pieces. Soak the bread a small bowl with the ½ cup milk.
  3. Saute the diced onion for 3-5 minutes, until soft then add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Add in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, salt and pepper, and stir well to combine. Cook for about 1 minute.
  5. Add the beef, herbs, and raisins and cook until the ground beef is just cooked through. Drain any fat and remove the meat mixture from the stove. Stir in the soaked bread and milk, chutney, lemon zest and 2 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir well to combine and break up the bread.
  6. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, and lemon juice as desired.
  7. If using a cast iron pan, smooth the meat mixture into a smooth layer in the pan, or if you used a skillet that is not oven proof, spread the curried meat mixture into an oven safe dish.
  8. Preheat your oven or smoker to 350 degrees.
  9. Mix together the eggs, heavy cream, ¼ cup of milk and salt and pepper, to taste, in a small bowl. Evenly pour the egg mixture over the top of the seasoning beef mixture. Top with the Bay leaves.
  10. Bake the bobotie for 20 minutes uncovered, then rotate 180 degrees and bake an additional 20 minutes or until the egg topping is set and lightly browned.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 408kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 133mg (44%) Sodium 262mg (11%) Potassium 432mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 433IU (9%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 408 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 408kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 133mg 44%
Sodium 262mg 11%
Potassium 432mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 433IU 9%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 115mg 12%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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