Australian Curried Steak Casserole

2 oz. mushrooms

1 large onion

1 dessertspoon curry powder

1 oz. sultanas

1 dessertspoon coconut

1/4 pint stock water

1 large apple

2 oz. butter

1 16 oz. can stewed steak

1 oz. raisins

1 dessertspoon plain flour

Salt and pepper

Rice, carrots and hard boiled eggs to garnish

Method: Chop the mushrooms, onion and apple and fry in butter. Add the steak, sultanas, raisins, coconut and flour and blend well. Finally, add the stock and season to taste. Transfer to a covered casserole and cook in a moderate oven for approximately 20 minutes.

Serve garnished with fluffy rice, carrots and sliced hardboiled egg.

Source: The Possum Cookery Book in Aid of Miss Minda - Telethon (Brighton: Minda Home Auxiliary, n.d. [1960s - post 1963]), p.35.