Description
Delicious meatballs inspired by traditional South African bobotie, combining sweet, savory, and spicy flavors for a family-favorite dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef or lamb)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1/2 cup sultanas or raisins
- 1 tbsp lemon zest and juice
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro), chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onions in a splash of olive oil until translucent—about 5 minutes; then add minced garlic and curry powder and stir for another minute.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, sautéed onion mixture, sultanas, lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, and breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper; mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into balls the size of golf balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve warm with brown rice, cucumber salad, or in warm pitas.
Notes
Let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes before shaping to enhance flavor. Consider using ground turkey or chicken for lighter options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: South African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: meatballs, South African, bobotie, dinner, family recipe, savory, sweet, spicy