Baked Minced Meat and Egg Dish with Fruit and Spices
A quick South African-inspired bobotie: savory minced meat baked with a golden egg topping, sweet fruit, and warm spices. Ready in about 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 25g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. In a skillet over medium heat, cook 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until soft, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add 1 lb minced beef and 1 tbsp curry powder. Cook, breaking up meat, until browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in 0.5 cup chopped dried apricots.
Step 3
Transfer mixture to a baking dish. In a bowl, beat 2 eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over meat.
Step 4
Bake until egg is set and top is golden, about 15 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes before serving.
Step 5
Serve warm with rice or bread if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- baking dish
- mixing bowl
- whisk
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