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Dairy-Free & Nut-Free Bobotie

A South African classic made safe for dairy and nut allergies, using plant-based milk and bread.

70m6 servings
Contains eggContains wheatDAIRY-freeNUTS-free
380 cal|35g protein|20g carbs|18g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1000 g Ground Beef
  • 2 medium Onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Curry Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Chutney (mango or apricot, nut-free)
  • 1 cup Dairy-Free Milk (e.g., oat milk)
  • 2 Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 3 slices Bread Slices, crusts removed

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 175°C.
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine the 3 slices of bread with the 1 cup of dairy-free milk and let it soak while you prepare the other ingredients.
  3. 3Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 2 medium onions, chopped, and the 3 cloves of garlic, minced, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the 1000 g of ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned all over.
  4. 4Stir in the 2 tablespoons of curry powder, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and the 1/4 cup of chutney. Stir to combine and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. 5Squeeze any excess dairy-free milk from the soaked bread. Add the squeezed bread to the skillet with the meat mixture. Stir in the 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix everything together well.
  6. 6Transfer the meat and bread mixture into a baking dish. In a separate small bowl, beat the 2 eggs. Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the top of the mixture in the baking dish.
  7. 7Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the eggs are set.

Substitutions

Dairy Milk → Dairy-Free Milk (oat, soy, or rice)

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