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Bobotie (Beef Pie)

Bobotie (Beef Pie) recipe

Bobotie is a traditional South African dish with influences from Indonesian and Cape Malay cuisine.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 60 min Rest Time: 10 min Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings 6
Calories 2700
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 500 gram Ground beef
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 clove Garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoon Curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger powder
  • 2 tablespoon Apricot jam
  • 2 slice White bread
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 leaf Bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 2 sliced Almonds
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions and garlic until soft.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  4. Add the curry powder, turmeric powder, cinnamon, and ginger powder. Stir well.
  5. Remove from heat and add the apricot jam, soaked bread (squeezed), and milk. Mix until well combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and black pepper.
  7. Grease a baking dish and transfer the beef mixture into it. Smooth the top.
  8. Place bay leaves on top and pour the beaten eggs over the mixture.
  9. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown.
  11. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  12. Serve with yellow rice and chutney, if desired.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
Sugars 10g
Protein 25g50%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.