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bobotie -african style meatloaf

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Charlotte Chaffin
Columbia, SC

This South African original is similar to meatloaf, but so much better. A slightly sweet curry flavors ground beef with a milk and egg custard on top. It's delicious!

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients For bobotie -african style meatloaf

  • 1
    onion, minced
  • 1 lb
    ground chuck
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    croutons
  • 1/2 c
    raisins
  • 1 tsp
    apricot jam
  • 1 Tbsp
    mango chutney (or other fruit chutney)
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    curry powder
  • 1 tsp
    turmeric, ground
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 6
    almonds, chopped
  • TOPPING FOR BOBOTIE
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/2 c
    milk ( use milk from bread)
  • 1
    bay leaf

How To Make bobotie -african style meatloaf

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • 2
    Place the milk in a shallow dish. Soak the croutons in the milk. Don't get to mushy. Set the milk aside. Add the croutons to the beef & onions. Stir in the raisins, apricot jam, chutney, curry powder, turmeric, eggs, salt, and black pepper. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • 3
    Bake in the preheated oven 1 hour.
  • 4
    While the bobotie bakes, whisk together the reserved milk, egg, and a pinch of salt. Pour over top of the dish. Lay the bay leaf onto the top of the milk mixture.
  • 5
    Return the bobotie to the oven until the top is golden brown, 15 to 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

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