Beef Bobotie (South Africa)
4.3 / 5 from 3 reviews
Serves: about 4 people. Portion size: about 320g per person. Country of origin: South Africa. Nutrition is an estimated planning guide per 100g of finished dish and per saved portion.
Estimated Nutrition (per 100g finished recipe)
- Calories
- 205 kcal
- Protein
- 13 g
- Carbohydrate
- 15 g
- of which sugars
- 7 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- of which saturates
- 3.5 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
- Salt
- 0.85 g
Ingredients
- 650g lean minced beef
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tsp mild curry powder
- 1 tbsp chutney
- 40g raisins
- 1 slice white bread, soaked in milk
- 200ml semi-skimmed milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 bay leaves
- 300g yellow rice to serve
Method
Prepare the ingredients and trim any large visible pieces of fat from the beef.
Heat the oil in a heavy pan over a medium-high heat, then brown the beef in batches so it colours rather than steams.
Add the aromatics and spices, stirring until they smell fragrant.
Add the liquids and vegetables, then simmer gently until the beef is tender and the sauce has reduced to a good serving consistency.
Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve with the suggested side. Nutrition values are estimates for planning and will vary with exact ingredients and portion size.
Reviews
Beef Bobotie (South Africa) is a keeper for me. Clear method, good portion size, and enough character to make it feel like travel food.
Michael HolsteadI liked the balance in Beef Bobotie (South Africa). The beef stayed tender and the seasoning made the whole plate feel generous.
Michael HolsteadThe Beef Bobotie (South Africa) worked beautifully and gave a real sense of South Africa without feeling difficult for a home kitchen.
John Redwood