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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 408 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
African , South African
Ingredients
- 1 Pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 slices 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
- ⅓ 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
Instructions
- In a cast iron pan or skillet melt the butter over medium heat.
- 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.
- Saute the diced onion for 3-5 minutes, until soft then add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, salt and pepper, and stir well to combine. Cook for about 1 minute.
- 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.
- Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, and lemon juice as desired.
- 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.
- Preheat your oven or smoker to 350 degrees.
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.