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Bobotie (South African Beef Casserole)

Bobotie (South African Beef Casserole)
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Bobotie is a flavorful South African beef casserole with a hint of curry and sweetness from fruit chutney. This dish is a comforting and aromatic meal that is perfect for gatherings or family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • Main Ingredients:

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 large onion, diced
    • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 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
    • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1/3 cup Indian-style fruit chutney

  • For the Custard Topping:

    • 3 slices white bread, crusts removed
    • 1 1/2 cups milk, divided
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Cook Onion Mixture: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Add diced onion, salt, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and oregano. Cook until onion is soft.
  3. Add Ground Beef: Add ground beef, bay leaves, tomato paste, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and fruit chutney. Cook until beef is browned.
  4. Make Custard Topping: Soak bread in 1 cup of milk. Squeeze excess milk and crumble the bread. Mix with eggs, remaining milk, and cayenne pepper.
  5. Assemble Bobotie: Transfer beef mixture to a baking dish. Top with custard mixture.
  6. Bake: Bake for about 30-40 minutes until the custard is set and golden.
  7. Serve: Serve hot with rice or bread.

Notes

  • You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of curry powder and cayenne pepper.
  • Traditionally, bobotie is served with yellow rice and chutney on the side.

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