South African Bobotie Recipe

Name: South African Bobotie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil, or as needed; 1 onion, chopped; 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 slice bread; 1/2 cup milk, divided; 1 egg, beaten, divided; 1/4 cup seedless raisins; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 2 teaspoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 1/2 tablespoons chutney

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil, or as needed
1 onion, chopped
1 pound ground beef
1/2 slice bread
1/2 cup milk, divided
1 egg, beaten, divided
1/4 cup seedless raisins
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons chutney

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and saute until browned, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef to onion and saute until browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Soak bread in 1/4 cup milk in a small bowl, mash, and add to ground beef mixture; stir in 1/2 of beaten egg, raisins, vinegar, sugar, turmeric, salt, curry powder, and ground black pepper.
4
Transfer beef mixture to glass baking dish; insert bay leaves.
5
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Whisk remaining 1/2 egg and remaining 1/4 cup milk together in a small bowl; pour over meat mixture and return to oven for 30 minutes.
6
Serve with chutney.

400

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon oil, or as needed, 1 onion, chopped, 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 slice bread, and more.

Yes, South African Bobotie 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.

South African Bobotie

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