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This South African baked meat dish has a sweet and savory flavor with a creamy egg topping that kids find absolutely delicious. It is a wonderfully unique kid friendly recipe that is easy to make and sure to become a family weeknight favorite.

4.5
55 min
🍴6 servings
🔥390 cal
🔖Easy
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A sweet savory South African baked mince dish with a golden custard topping kids adore.

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Nutrition per serving

390Calories
25gProtein
18gCarbs
22gFat
2gFiber

Ingredients

6servings

protein

aromatics

seasoning

flavoring

topping

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Instructions

1

Cook the Meat Mixture

Saute onion in a lightly oiled pan until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned then stir in curry powder apricot jam and the bread squeezed of excess milk. Mix well.

2

Fill the Baking Dish

Transfer the meat mixture into a greased baking dish and press down evenly. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit while preparing the topping.

3

Make the Custard Topping

Whisk eggs and milk together with a pinch of salt until smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the top of the meat layer in the baking dish.

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4

Bake Until Golden

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until the custard topping is set and golden brown. Serve hot with yellow rice for a complete kid friendly South African dinner.

Substitutions

ground beefground turkey for a lighter lower fat version
apricot jammango chutney for a fruitier flavor kids enjoy

Common mistakes

Skipping the soaked bread which binds the mixture and keeps it moist
Overbaking which causes the custard topping to crack and become rubbery
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