Babootie Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Babootie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons curry powder (more if you're brave!); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 lb ground beef; 2 slices bread, crumbled; 2 cups milk; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup raisins

Servings: persons

1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons curry powder (more if you're brave!)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb ground beef
2 slices bread, crumbled
2 cups milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup raisins

1
In a large heavy fry pan, cook onion in butter until golden brown.
2
Add curry powder, 1 1/4 tsp salt, and cayenne pepper to pan and saute another 2 - 3 minutes.
3
Add beef. Saute until browned. Remove from heat and drain fat. (very important--thoroughly drain the fat!).
4
Soak crumbled bread in 1 1/2 cups of milk.
5
Add milk mixture to beef mixture in pan and stir.
6
Pour into buttered baking dish about 8 inches square, or similar size.
7
In small bowl, beat eggs with remaining 1/2 cup milk and add the raisins.
8
Pour egg mixture over top of beef mixture.
9
Bake uncovered in a 375u00b0F oven for 50 - 60 minutes until the top is a pretty, light golden brown.
10
Serve with steamed vegetables, or rice if you prefer.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoons curry powder (more if you're brave!), 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Babootie falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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