Description
Delicious bobotie-inspired meatballs infused with vibrant spices and sweet dried fruits, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground meat (beef or lamb)
- 1 medium onion, chopped finely
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup dried apricots or raisins, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (fresh or dried)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the onions in a splash of olive oil until translucent, then add garlic and ginger.
- Combine the ground meat with the sautéed mixture, dried fruits, and spices.
- Incorporate breadcrumbs and eggs into the meat mixture, mixing gently.
- Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk together the remaining eggs and milk; pour over meatballs and bake for another 15 minutes.
Notes
Experiment with different ground meats or make it vegetarian with lentils. Allow meatballs to rest before baking for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: South African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: bobotie, meatballs, South African recipe, family favorite, comfort food, easy recipe