South African Shepherd'S Pie (Bobotie) Recipe

Name: South African Shepherd'S Pie (Bobotie)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil (i use coconut); 1 piece white bread; 1 cup diced onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons apricot jam; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 lb ground beef; 1 large egg; Topping; 2/3 cup milk; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon turmeric

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon cooking oil (i use coconut)
1 piece white bread
1 cup diced onion
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/2 tablespoons apricot jam
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 lb ground beef
1 large egg
Topping
2/3 cup milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon turmeric

1
Place slice of white bread in a bowl and cover with milk (enough to saturate) and set aside.
2
Heat cooking oil in frying pan. Add onions and garlic to pan and saute. In small bowl, stir together curry, jam, worchestershire, turmeric then add to pan.
3
Add ground beef and stir until lightly browned, then remove from heat.
4
Drain excess milk from bread and mash with one egg. Add to beef and mix well. Press mixture into casserole dish.
5
Topping:
6
In small bowl, combine milk, 1 egg, and remaining turmeric. Pour over casserole (do not mix in).
7
Place in 350u00b0 oven for 45 minutes or until topping is golden (1 hour if doubled).
8
Serve over rice. I add a Tsp of turmeric to my rice while cooking to complement the casserole :).

527

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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 cooking oil (i use coconut), 1 piece white bread, 1 cup diced onion, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, South African Shepherd'S Pie (Bobotie) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

South African Shepherd'S Pie (Bobotie)

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