Description
Delicious meatballs infused with South African bobotie spices, served with fluffy couscous.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free if desired)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 cup dried apricots or raisins, chopped
- 1/4 cup coconut milk (or heavy cream)
- 1/4 cup chutney (preferably mango)
- 1 egg (or flaxseed meal mixed with water)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, and spices in a bowl.
- Add the dried fruits and chutney, followed by a whisked egg or flaxseed mixture.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Serve with couscous or rice.
Notes
For a crispier exterior, broil the meatballs for an additional minute after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: South African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatballs, bobotie, South African, savory, dinner, comfort food