Bobotie is a spiced and comforting classic from South Africa made from flavorful curried ground beef and topped with an egg custard layer before being baked with a bay leaf decoration. Served with fun and colorful sides, this is a rich and savory dinner!
Saute the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes
Cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
Add in the shredded carrots, broth, breadcrumbs, raisins, tomato paste, jam, spices and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
Press the beef mixture down with a spoon or measuring cup until it is evenly spread and will form a nice layer for the egg mixture to sit on.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
Pour the egg mixture over the ground beef mixture and arrange a few bay leaves on top decoratively (you can use between 2 and 4 in any arrangement you want!)
Bake until the egg layer is set and the babotie is bubbly and hot, about 20-25 minutes.
Serve with yellow rice with raisins and other toppings like cashews, apricot jam, and sliced cucumbers.
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Notes on substitutions:
You can serve this with either cashews or sliced almonds I serve this with apricot jam because it is milder for kids, but if you want a really big treat, try it with mango chutney instead! You can also switch out the raisins for sultanas. You can change the meat from beef to pork. Serve this with either sliced bananas, pineapple or mango.
Notes on Storing:
Leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. This meal reheats well.