Bobotie Beef Pie

Savor the exotic flavors of South Africa with this comforting Bobotie Beef Pie, a delightful twist on the traditional bobotie dish baked into a flaky shortcrust pastry. This savory-sweet pie combines spiced ground beef infused with aromatic curry, turmeric, and cinnamon, enhanced by the subtle sweetness of dried apricots, raisins, and a touch of fruity chutney. Topped with a creamy egg custard, the filling bakes to golden perfection while bay leaves add a fragrant finishing touch. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this hearty recipe delivers a rich blend of textures and flavors that's sure to impress. Easy to prepare and ready in just over an hour, this dish is a must-try for lovers of global cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 500 grams ground beef
• 2 slices bread
• 250 milliliters milk
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 50 grams dried apricots, chopped
• 50 grams raisins
• 2 tablespoons chutney (apricot or fruit-based)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 300 grams pre-made shortcrust pastry
• 2 large eggs
• 2 bay leaves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.

Step 4

While the beef is cooking, soak the bread slices in the milk until softened. Squeeze out the excess milk and crumble the bread into the skillet with the beef, reserving the milk for later.

Step 5

Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cinnamon, apricots, raisins, chutney, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let the mixture cook for another 5 minutes to blend the flavors.

Step 6

Roll out the shortcrust pastry and line a pie dish with it, trimming any excess around the edges. Poke a few holes in the bottom using a fork, then pre-bake the pastry for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.

Step 7

Spoon the beef mixture into the pre-baked pastry shell and smooth the top.

Step 8

In a bowl, whisk the reserved milk with the eggs until well combined. Pour this milk-egg mixture over the top of the beef filling. Place the bay leaves decoratively on top.

Step 9

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the custard is set and slightly golden.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1518.9 grams (1518.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3407

Total Fat 194.80g	250%
Saturated Fat 76.80g	384%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 749mg	250%
Sodium 6615mg	288%
Total Carbohydrate 294.00g	107%
Dietary Fiber 20.60g	74%
Total Sugars 96.30g
Protein 137.40g	275%

Vitamin D 195IU	977%
Calcium 727mg	56%
Iron 25mg	138%
Potassium 3223mg	69%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.4%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 33.8%