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Bobotie

Classic South African Bobotie Recipe

4 - 5

Serves

20 mins

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

Allyson Gofton

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Allyson Gofton

This traditional South African dish combines finely diced beef in a rich, sweet and sour sauce under a canopy of an egg and milk custard. Delicious with mashed pumpkin or kumara.

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High Iron

High Protein

Low Carb

Bobotie

Ingredients

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500g, lean Quality Mark beef mince

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1 onion

finely chopped

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1 Tbsp brown sugar

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1 tsp ground ginger

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1 tsp curry powder

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½ cup raisins

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½ cup spicy fruit-style chutney

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½ cup beef stock

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1 Tbsp wholegrain mustard

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2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

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2 Tbsp tomato paste

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2 eggs

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1 cup full cream milk

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1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme

Method

To Make Dish

1

Brown the mince in a dash of oil in a large, lidded frying pan.

2

Add the onion, brown sugar, ginger and curry powder and continue cooking for a further 2-3 minutes until the mix is very fragrant.

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3

Stir in the raisins or sultanas, chutney, stock, Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Stir well and cover.

4

Cook over a low heat for 30 minutes or until thick and fragrant. Alternatively, cook in the slow cooker on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

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5

Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.

6

Transfer the mince mixture to a 6-cup capacity dish and spread out evenly.

7

Beat the eggs, milk and thyme together and carefully pour over the bobotie. Or for individual servings, divide mixture into 6 one-cup capacity ovenproof dishes and pour a little of the egg mixture over the top of each.

8

Bake in the pre-heated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the custard has set. If cooking in individual dishes, reduce the cooking time to 15-20 minutes. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Information per Serving (323g)

Percentage daily intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ (2100 kilocalories).

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Energy

1434 kJ (342 kcal)

Protein

32g

Total Fat

10.7g

Saturated Fat

4.4g

Carbs

29.2g

Sugars

28.7g

Sodium

299mg

Iron*

5.2mg

* Percentage of recommended daily intake (Aust/NZ)