Description
Bobotie is a flavorful and aromatic South African beef casserole infused with curry powder, turmeric, and fruit chutney, topped with a creamy egg custard. It’s a comforting dish that combines sweet, savory, and spicy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 1 large onion, diced
– 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
– 5 teaspoons curry powder
– 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 2 pounds ground beef
– 4 bay laurel leaves, divided
– 1 rounded tablespoon tomato paste
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon lemon zest
– 1 tablespoon wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar, or to taste
– 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1/3 cup Indian-style fruit chutney, or to taste
– 3 slices white bread, crusts removed
– 1 1/2 cups milk, divided
– 2 large eggs
– 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions, salt, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and oregano. Cook until onions are soft.
3. Add ground beef, 2 bay laurel leaves, tomato paste, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and fruit chutney. Cook until beef is browned.
4. Soak bread in 1 cup of milk, then squeeze out excess liquid. Add bread to the beef mixture.
5. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
6. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, 1/2 cup of milk, and cayenne pepper. Pour over the beef mixture.
7. Top with 2 bay laurel leaves and bake for 30-40 minutes until the custard is set and golden brown.
8. Serve hot with rice or bread.
Notes
– For a spicier version, add chopped chilies or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
– You can substitute ground lamb or turkey for beef for a different twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 1060mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg