Bobotie Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Topping

A South African twist on Shepherd's Pie. Classic bobotie forms the base, topped with a creamy, sweet sweet potato mash.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

60 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.78/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

British

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

500gGround Beef(Can substitute with lamb or a vegetarian mince alternative)

£3.50

1largeOnion(Chopped)

£0.50

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.20

2tablespoonsCurry Powder(Mild or medium, to taste)

£0.30

1teaspoonTurmeric

£0.10

0.5teaspoonGaram Masala

£0.15

0.5teaspoonGround Coriander

£0.10

2tablespoonsApricot Jam

£0.25

2tablespoonsChutney(Mrs. Balls or other fruity chutney)

£0.30

0.5cupBeef Broth(Or vegetable broth)

£0.20

0.3cupMilk

£0.10

2Eggs(Beaten)

£0.60

0.3cupRaisins or Sultanas(Optional)

£0.40

0.3cupAlmonds(Slivered, optional)

£0.75

1.5kgSweet Potatoes(Peeled and cubed)

£2.50

50gButter

£0.60

0.5cupMilk(More or less to achieve desired consistency)

£0.10

0.3teaspoonNutmeg(Freshly grated)

£0.05

to tasteSalt

to tastePepper

Total Cost

£10.70

£1.78 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2.
In a large skillet or pot, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat.
3.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4.
Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, garam masala, and ground coriander. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
5.
Add the apricot jam, chutney, beef broth, raisins (if using), almonds (if using), salt, and pepper to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
6.
While the bobotie is simmering, prepare the sweet potato topping: Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
7.
Drain the sweet potatoes well. Return them to the pot and add the butter, milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mash with a potato masher or use an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Adjust the amount of milk to achieve your desired consistency.
8.
Remove the bobotie from the heat. Stir in the milk and beaten eggs. Mix well.
9.
Pour the bobotie mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
10.
Spread the sweet potato mash evenly over the top of the bobotie.
11.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potato topping is lightly golden brown and the bobotie is heated through.
12.
Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

65g

25% of RDA

Fat

30g

43% of RDA

Protein

35g

70% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

10 g

33% of RDA

Sugar

25 g

28% of RDA

Sodium

400 mg

17% of RDA

Saturated Fat

12 g

60% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavour, add a bay leaf to the bobotie while simmering and remove before serving.

You can make the bobotie and sweet potato mash ahead of time and assemble the pie just before baking.

Garnish with a sprinkle of almonds or a drizzle of chutney before serving.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Large Skillet or Pot

Potato Masher or Electric Mixer

9x13 inch Baking Dish

Wine Pairings

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Bobotie Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Topping

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