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Easy Keto Bobotie Recipe

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A low-carb twist on the classic South African dish, this Keto Bobotie swaps bread for almond flour and uses full cream for a rich, satisfying dinner. Packed with flavour and perfect for the keto diet.

Ingredients

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Meat Base:

  • 2 tbsp butter or ghee

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 500g (1.1 lbs) ground beef

  • 2 tsp curry powder

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • 1 tsp ground coriander

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1/4 cup almond flour

  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds (optional)

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened dried cranberries or chopped apricots (optional)

  • 1 egg

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Topping:

  • 1 egg

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • Pinch of salt

  • 2–3 bay leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a medium baking dish.

  • In a pan, melt butter. Cook onions until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

  • Add ground beef. Cook until browned.

  • Stir in spices, vinegar, tomato paste, almond flour, and optional almonds/fruit. Simmer 5–10 min.

  • Beat 1 egg with 1/2 cup cream, stir into the beef mix.

  • Pour into baking dish and smooth the top.

  • Beat 1 egg with remaining cream and salt. Pour on top of meat.

  • Add bay leaves. Bake 30–40 min, until topping is golden and set.

Notes

  • Skip dried fruit if strict keto

  • Coconut cream and oil can be used for dairy-free version

  • Leftovers keep well and freeze great

  • Taste better the next day

Please note: The recipe or ingredients shown in the video might vary slightly from what’s listed here. Use the video as an illustration, but for the best results, you might want to stick to the recipe provided in this article.

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Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-bobotie/