BOBOTIE (SOUTH AFRICAN MEATLOAF)

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Not your regular meatloaf! This sweet and savory loaf is enhanced with the textures of raisins and almonds and the spiciness of curry. Pleasantly different. If using high quality curry, use 1 1/2 tablespoons; most store bought curries are not as flavorful so use more. If looking for more sweetness, try adding apricot preserves or a fruit chutney.

Provided by Kerrijoi

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon butter
2 onions, diced
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup old-fashioned oats
¾ cup golden raisins
¼ cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons curry powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef
4 bay leaves, or more to taste
1 egg
¼ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in melted butter until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Combine 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, oats, raisins, almonds, vinegar, curry powder, sugar, salt, turmeric, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add onions and ground beef; mix well. Spread the beef evenly into the prepared baking dish; top with bay leaves.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and drain excess fat from the beef.
  • Beat 1 egg and 1/4 cup milk together in a bowl; pour over the beef mixture.
  • Continue baking in oven until the top is beginning to brown, about 30 minute more. Remove and discard bay leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 150.1 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 705.7 mg, Sugar 13 g

Omar Sanyang
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This dish is a must-try for any fan of South African cuisine. The flavors are complex and delicious, and the dish is surprisingly easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Destaney Adams
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I've been wanting to try bobotie for a while and I'm so glad I finally did. It was even better than I expected. The flavors were amazing and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Abde Pant
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I love the combination of flavors. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Jennifer Reeves
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out dry and bland. I think I might have overcooked it.


Adetunji Yusuf
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think I'll try it again with less chili pepper.


Dead Pool
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I'm not a big fan of meatloaf, but this dish was surprisingly good. The spices and the sweet and sour sauce really made it. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mutambo Collin
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfect. The flavors were well-balanced and the meat was so tender.


Nurudeen Imole
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5 stars! This was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Leila Mbaraka
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This is one of my favorite South African dishes. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the crispy crust on top and the tender meat inside. I usually make it with chicken, but I've also tried it with beef and pork. It's always delicious.


Noor Mortada
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of spices and the sweet and sour sauce is just perfect. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


0tr
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Just made this for dinner and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the dish was so easy to make. I used ground beef and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.