South African Bobotie

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A classic South African entree. While not particularly spicy, the dish has complex flavors with the sweetness of raisins contrasting the curry. Serve with yellow rice.

Submitted by Michelle
Published on June 19, 2020
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon oil, or as needed

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • ½ slice bread

  • ½ cup milk, divided

  • 1 egg, beaten, divided

  • ¼ cup seedless raisins

  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon curry powder

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 ½ tablespoons chutney

Directions

  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.

Cook's Notes:

Mutton can be substituted for the ground beef.

Lemon juice can be substituted for the vinegar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

230 Calories
13g Fat
15g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 230
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 467mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 335mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.