Classic South African Bobotie
Warmly spiced South African minced beef with raisins and chutney beneath a golden egg custard.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 2-quart baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Beef Filling
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 large yellow onions diced
- 2 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp mild curry powder
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 slices white bread crusts removed
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk divided
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup fruit chutney plus more to serve
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Custard
- 3 large eggs
- 4 medium bay leaves
Instructions
Cook the Filling:
- Heat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Soak the bread in 1/2 cup milk, then squeeze and mash it.
- Cook onions in oil until soft. Add beef and brown, then stir in garlic, curry, turmeric, bread, raisins, chutney, lemon, and salt.
- Spread in the baking dish and cool for 10 minutes.
Bake:
- Whisk the eggs with remaining milk and pour over the beef. Place bay leaves on top.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes until the custard is set and golden. Rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use mild curry for balance.
- Cool the filling before topping.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 38gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13g