Description
A delightful blend of South African flavors in meatballs, seasoned with warm spices and topped with a creamy egg mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 cup bread crumbs, soaked in milk
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried apricots
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley or cilantro)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the onions and garlic in a skillet until softened.
- Combine ground meat, sautéed onions, garlic, curry powder, turmeric, bread crumbs, raisins, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Whisk together eggs and milk, then pour over meatballs and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs alongside rice or salad.
Notes
These meatballs are perfect for meal prep—they taste great reheated and can be frozen for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: South African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bobotie, meatballs, South African recipe, comfort food