Bobotie
South African spiced mince curry baked with an egg topping. This aromatic, mildly sweet beef dish is comfort food at its finest.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 445
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Soak bread cubes in milk for 5 minutes, then squeeze out excess liquid.
Step 2
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
Step 4
Stir in curry powder, turmeric, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5
Add tomato paste and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute.
Step 6
Pour in beef broth and add bay leaf, apricots, raisins, grated apple, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 7
Fold in the soaked bread cubes and remove from heat. Discard bay leaf.
Step 8
Transfer beef mixture to a buttered 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
Step 9
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and turmeric. Pour evenly over the beef mixture.
Step 10
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the egg topping is set and golden.
Step 11
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with yellow rice or sambals.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- wooden spoon
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- oven
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