Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 cup

1% low-fat milk

2 slice

white bread

thick

1.5 lbs

lean ground beef

1 unit

onion

chopped

2 unit

garlic cloves

minced

1 tbsp

curry powder

mild to medium heat

1 tsp

ground turmeric

1 tbsp

sugar

1 tbsp

vinegar

0.25 cup

seedless raisin

1 unit

apple

peeled and diced

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

0.67 cup

water

0.88 unit

brown gravy mix

1 unit

egg

beaten

1.5 cup

1% low-fat milk

3 unit

eggs

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

ground nutmeg

4 unit

bay leaves

2 cup

parboiled white rice

1 pinch

salt

0.13 tsp

ground turmeric

0.5 cup

toasted slivered almonds

1 unit

sliced banana

sliced

1 unit

finely chopped tomatoes

finely chopped

1 unit

finely chopped onion

finely chopped

1 unit

peaches or mango chutney

1 unit

sliced canned beets

sliced

1 unit

grated coconut

grated

1 unit

lime pickle

Step 1
~4 min

Soak bread in milk.

Step 2
~4 min

Brown ground beef in skillet.

Step 3
~4 min

Add onion, garlic, curry powder, and turmeric; cook until onions soften.

Step 4
~4 min

Stir in sugar, vinegar, raisins, apple, salt, and pepper.

Step 5
~4 min

Pour in water and gravy mix; simmer until thickened.

Step 6
~4 min

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 7
~4 min

Squeeze milk from bread (reserve milk); tear bread into chunks.

Step 8
~4 min

Fold bread and beaten egg into meat mixture.

Step 9
~4 min

Pour into greased casserole dish.

Step 10
~4 min

Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.

Step 11
~4 min

Remove and cool completely.

Step 12
~4 min

Prepare custard topping: beat milk, eggs, and salt.

Step 13
~4 min

Pour custard over meat.

Step 14
~4 min

Sprinkle with nutmeg and add bay leaves.

Step 15
~4 min

Bake until custard sets (20-25 minutes).

Step 16
~4 min

Serve warm with yellow rice and sambals.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with a dollop of chutney for added sweetness.

Adjust curry powder to your preferred spice level.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

With yellow rice and a selection of sambals.

Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Yellow Rice
Chutney
Sambals
Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

South Africa

Cultural Significance

A traditional Cape Malay dish, reflecting a blend of cultures and flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family Gatherings
Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Family Meal
Comfort Food

Popularity Score

65/100

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