south african bobotie

The national dish of South Africa, a flavorful curried meat casserole you will love

South African Bobotie

butter

onions

garlic (minced)

bread

milk

Tablespoons curry powder

turmeric

cumin

coriander

thyme

oregano

beef

apple (grated)

fruit chutney

lemon juice and zest

Worcestershire sauce

salt and pepper

eggs

bay leaves

cream

Pre-heat oven at 350 deg

In a medium bowl, mix together milk and bread to soften it. Set aside.

Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish

Heat up a large skillet over medium heat, add butter until melted, add in  onions and garlic. Saute for about 3 minutes just until soft and fragrant.

Next stir in the spices: curry powder, turmeric, ground cumin, coriander, thyme and oregano.

Add ground meat and stirring constantly to break it up, cook until beef is no longer pink or slightly brown. Remove from the stove.

Add to a bowl, followed by bread mixture, chutney, grated apple, lemon juice and zest, and Worcestershire – add sultanas or raisins. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix all together well.

Add beef mixture into greased casserole dish. Using a spoon press the beef mixture down. This helps keep the egg mixture on top  and forms a nice custard top when baked,

Bake in the oven for around 40-50 minutes.

While bobotie is baking, mix together eggs, cream, milk and a ¼ teaspoon of turmeric.

Take the meat out of the oven, pour the egg mixture over the beef. Arrange the bay leaves on top.

Bake for another 20 minutes (check after 15 minutes ) or until the egg mixture has set.

Remove and let it rest for a few minutes then serve with yellow rice and vegetables.

Bobotie is South Africa’s national dish—spiced ground beef baked with chutney, raisins, and herbs under a golden egg custard. A true comfort classic.

white bread,

onion, finely chopped

garlic cloves,

curry powder

tomato paste

basil

fruit chutney (you can sub it with apricot preserve)

raisins

lemon,

salt

pepper

Soak the bread slices in ½ cup milk...

Soak the bread slices in ½ cup milk until softened. Once soaked, squeeze out excess milk and set aside.

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium...

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, curry powder, cumin, turmeric and tomato paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook...

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.

Mix in the soaked bread, thyme, oregano, basil,...

Mix in the soaked bread, thyme, oregano, basil, Worcestershire sauce, fruit chutney, raisins, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper. Simmer gently for 5–6 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the beef...

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the beef mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly. I like to press the beef mixture down gently with the back of a spoon so it sits firmly in place. This way, when the custard goes on top, it sets nicely instead of seeping into the beef.

Whisk together eggs, milk, turmeric, and a pinch...

Whisk together eggs, milk, turmeric, and a pinch of salt. Pour evenly over the beef mixture. Place bay leaves on top. Try to space them out equally in a pattern of your choice.

Bake uncovered for 50 minutes to 1 hour,...

Bake uncovered for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until the custard is set and golden on top. Make sure the edges turn a little crisp, that’s the tastiest part of a perfectly baked Bobotie! If needed, leave it in the oven a few extra minutes.

Remove from the oven and let it rest...

Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving. Traditionally served with yellow rice and chutney on the side

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