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Bobotie (Beef Pie)

Bobotie (Beef Pie)

Beatrice IgeBeatrice Ige
Bobotie is a well-known South African dish consisting of spiced meat baked with an egg-based topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine South African
Servings 0
Calories 386 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • eggs
  • turmeric
  • whole milk
  • bay leaves
  • silvered almonds
  • butter
  • bread slice soaked in milk
  • raisins
  • onions
  • cooked beef chopped
  • lemon juice
  • apple peeled and diced

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a sauce pan.
  • Add the onions for 5 minutes, then add the apple dice and cook for another minute.
  • Add the chopped beef and combine.
  • Squeeze out the excess milk from the bread slices, then tear up and add to pot.
  • Add the curry powder, raisins, almonds, lemon juice, egg and turmeric and stir well.
  • Place mixture in a greased baking dish and place bay leaves vertically in the casserole, bake for 40 minutes, then remove from the oven
  • Mix together the egg and milk, then pour it over the bobotie and bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal
Keyword Beef Pie, Bobotie
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