Cape Malay Spiced Lamb Bobotie with Apricots

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A South African classic featuring spiced minced lamb, apricot compote, and a creamy egg custard topping, served with yellow rice. This South African-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs ground lamb, dried apricots, golden raisins for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 South African cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat, then sauté diced onion and grated carrot for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Step 2: Add ground lamb to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook for 6 minutes until no longer pink. Stir in chopped apricots, raisins, cinnamon, and allspice, then cook for 2 more minutes.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp flour until fully incorporated, then gradually whisk in 1/2 cup milk until smooth and thickened. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Beat 2 eggs in a small bowl, then whisk into the cooled lamb mixture until fully combined.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish (8x8 inches), spreading it evenly. Whisk remaining 1 tbsp butter with 1 tbsp milk, then pour over the top.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 30 minutes until the top is golden and set. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving with yellow rice.

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