Bobotie (South Africa)

Ingredients

• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 slice bread
• 1 cup milk, used 1/2 cup at a time
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 3 tablespoons chutney
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice
• 6 almonds, quartered
• 4 bay leaves or 1 lemon, zest of
• 1 egg

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Saute the beef with onions until meat is browned.

3. 3

   Soak the bread in half the milk; then mash the slice with a fork.

4. 4

   Combine all the ingredients (except the remaining milk and egg).

5. 5

   Spread mixture into a greased casserole and bake for 1 hour.

6. 6

   Beat the egg with the remaining ½ cup of milk and pour over the casserole.

7. 7

   Return to oven for another 30 minutes.