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 teaspoon olive oil; 2 onions, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 lb ground beef; 5 teaspoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons chutney; 1 tablespoon apricot jam; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 4 tablespoons oat bran; 1 (14 ounce) can lentils, drained; 1/2 cup sultanas or 1/2 cup raisins; 2 eggs; 1 cup nonfat milk; 3 bay leaves

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb ground beef
5 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chutney
1 tablespoon apricot jam
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons vinegar
4 tablespoons oat bran
1 (14 ounce) can lentils, drained
1/2 cup sultanas or 1/2 cup raisins
2 eggs
1 cup nonfat milk
3 bay leaves

1
Preheat the over to 350u00b0F.
2
Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onions and garlic until soft.
3
Add the meat and cook until brown, drain if necessary.
4
Add the curry, salt, apricot jelly, chutney, Worcestershire sauce, turmeric and vinegar. Mix well.
5
Add the lentils, sultanas and oat bran, mix, and allow to simmer for a few minutes. Remove from heat.
6
Add one egg to meat, mix well and spoon into a greased over-proof dish. Smooth the tops so it is level.
7
Add the other egg, a pinch of turmeric and a pinch of salt to the milk. Mix, and then pour that over the top of the meat.
8
Place 3 or 4 bay leaves on top and bake uncovered for about 60 minutes.
9
Serve over rice.

540

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 onions, sliced, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 lb ground beef, 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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