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Bobotie

South African spiced meat casserole with ground meat, onions, and warm spices baked with a savory custard topping. The dish is assembled in a single baking vessel and finished until the custard sets to a light golden color.

65
min
6
servings
426
kcal
32.2g
protein

Ingredients

6 servings

Method

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Soak bread slices in 1/2 cup milk or broth until soft, then squeeze gently and tear into small pieces; set aside.

2

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

3

Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add ground meat and brown, breaking it apart as it cooks, 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.

4

Stir in garam masala, paprika, tomato paste, and chutney. Add the soaked bread pieces and lemon juice. Season with salt and white pepper. Mix until combined.

5

Transfer meat mixture to a greased 9x13 baking dish and smooth the top.

6

In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and remaining 1/2 cup milk or broth until smooth. Season lightly with salt and white pepper.

7

Pour custard mixture evenly over the meat layer. Bake for 30–40 minutes until the custard is set and light golden on top; the center should jiggle only slightly when shaken.

8

Rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot with rice, bread, or vegetables on the side.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories426 kcal
Protein32.2 g
Carbohydrate13.8 g
Fat27 g
Fibre2.2 g
Sodium722.5 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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