Succulent South African Gluten-Free Bobotie Pies With Sweet Potato Mash

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs

Ingredients

• 1. Ground beef (500g) 2. Onion (1, chopped) 3. Garlic cloves (3, minced) 4. Eggs (2) 5. Milk (1/2 cup) 6. Bread crumbs (1/2 cup, gluten
• free) 7. Raisins (1/4 cup) 8. Mixed spices (2 tsp, cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, and cloves) 9. Tomato sauce (1 cup) 10. Salt and pepper (to taste) 11. Sweet potatoes (4 medium
• sized) 12. Butter (2 tbsp) 13. Milk (1/4 cup) 14. Thyme (1 tsp, dried)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a pan, sauté onions and garlic until softened. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned.
3. Stir in the mixed spices, salt, pepper, raisins, and tomato sauce. Cook for 5 minutes to let flavors meld together.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and bread crumbs until well combined. Add the meat mixture and stir until evenly incorporated.
5. Transfer the meat filling into individual pie dishes or ramekins and bake for 20 25 minutes or until set.
6. Meanwhile, peel and chop sweet potatoes into cubes. Boil them in water until tender, then drain and return to the pot.
7. Add butter, milk, salt, pepper, and thyme to the sweet potatoes, mashing them into a smooth consistency.
8. Remove the pies from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving with a generous dollop of sweet potato mash.

Chef’s Insight

The perfect balance of flavors in this recipe comes from the combination of spices and sweetness from the raisins.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for those looking for a gluten-free option while enjoying South African cuisine.