Try this traditional South African mince bake which is lightly curried and topped with a creamy savoury custard.

Prep Time : 0:15 | Cook Time : 1:05 | Total Time : 1:20 | Serving : 4 person.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 30g unsalted butter

• 2 onions, finely chopped

• 1 apple, peeled, diced

• 1kg beef mince

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs

• 2 tablespoons mild curry powder

• 1/2 cup raisins

• 2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

• 1/2 cup (125ml) milk

• 6 bay leaves

Method

• Step 1

  Preheat the oven to 170°C.

• Step 2

  Heat oil and butter in a pan over medium heat, add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes or until soft. Add apple and cook for 2 minutes. Add mince and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until meat is browned. Stir in 1 egg, breadcrumbs, curry powder, raisins, almonds and lemon juice. Season, pour into a 20 x 30cm baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.

• Step 3

  Beat together remaining egg, turmeric and milk. Remove dish from oven, discard foil, and pour egg mixture over top. Lay bay leaves down centre and bake for a further 15 minutes or until golden.