Lekker (delicious) Bobotie Recipe

Bobotie is a South African dish that has many versions, this is an excellent one and oh so tasty, so here is another and a Keeper!

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef

2 large onions, chopped

1 14 oz can diced tomatoes, drained

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 Tablespoons chutney

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

1 Tablespoon apricot jam

1 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 bananas, sliced

1 Tablespoon curry powder

2 slices bread (white or wheat), soaked in water, then squeeze out the water before adding to mixture.

Brown ground beef, remove from pan and set aside. Leave a little oil in pan and brown onions. Return meat to pan with onions, add tomatoes, simmer for 5 minutes or so, add, brown sugar, turmeric, salt, pepper, chutney, lemon juice, apricot jam, Worcestershire sauce and bananas. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add curry powder and bread mix well and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes. Spoon mixture into greased 8 x 11 baking pan, top with custard topping below.

Custard topping:

2 cups milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

3 large eggs

1 Tablespoon brandy

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

3 bay leaves

Stick bay leaves in meat mixture:

Whisk together all left over ingredients, pour slowly over top of meat mixture.

Bake 50-60 minutes.