South African Bobotie with Beef & Fruit

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.