A warm, fragrant casserole full of spices, sweet apple, and raisins with a creamy egg topping-that's South African Bobotie. It's perfect for cold fall or winter days. It fills your home with the most delicious smell and gives you that cozy, comfort food feeling we all crave when the days get shorter.
Cozy South African Bobotie Recipe
Bobotie originally comes from South Africa, but its roots go back to Indonesia. Through Dutch traders, the recipe found its way to the Cape and grew into a true South African classic. It's even recognized by the United Nations as part of the country's heritage. And once you've tried it, you'll know why. This is a dish that brings joy to the table.
Tips How to Make Bobotie with Apples and Raisins
- Want it sweeter? Try bananas, dates, or extra dried apricots instead of apples.
- Add some crunch with toasted almonds or walnuts.
- Meal prep tip: Make the beef mix in the morning, refrigerate it, and bake it with the egg topping at dinner time.
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📖 Recipe
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Ingredients
- ½ cup raisins
- 2 dried apricots
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tart apples, like Granny Smith, diced
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper ground
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
- ½ pound Whole peeled tomatoes, canned
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 eggs, size L
- 3 bay leaves
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 ℉.
- Soak raisins and apricots in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain, cool, and slice the apricots into thin strips.½ cup raisins, 2 dried apricots
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry the onion for 3 minutes.2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 red onion
- Add the diced apple and cook for 2 more minutes.2 tart apples
- Stir in paprika, ginger, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, tomato paste, apricots, vinegar, raisins, and tomatoes. Stir and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.1 teaspoon paprika powder, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper ground, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar, ½ pound Whole peeled tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Add ground beef and cook until browned and crumbly.1 pound ground beef
- Mix in breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons of milk. Let it simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, ½ cup milk
- Season with salt and pepper.salt and pepper
- Transfer the mixture to a greased oven dish.
- Beat eggs with the remaining milk and pour over the beef mixture.2 eggs
- Place bay leaves on top.3 bay leaves
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the egg topping is set and golden brown.
- Serving Tip: Great with rice, roasted potatoes, or a crisp green salad.
Notes
- Refrigerator: Cool completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- Reheat covered in the oven at 320 °F (160 °C).
- Freezing is possible, but the texture may change.
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