I’ve no idea why this is called a cake, if anything the finished dish looks more like a pudding as it has a lovely brown crust on top. It makes an economical family meal that tastes great.

BAKED STEAK CAKE

• 750g minced steak
  
• 60g chopped bacon
  
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
  
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  
• 1 dessertspoon tomato sauce
  
• 1 dessertspoon Worcestershire sauce
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
  
• Pinch cayenne pepper
  
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt (optional)
  

Topping

• 1 cup self raising flour
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• Pinch cayenne pepper
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1 cup milk
  
• 30g melted butter
  
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  
• 1 heaped tablespoon chopped parsley
  

In a basin, place the meat, bacon, onion, cheese, sauces and seasonings. Mix and spread evenly in a 20cm x 20cm casserole dish. Pour topping over meat and bake at 180º for 1 hour until top is set and browned. Cut into squares and serve with mashed potatoes and buttered spinach or other green vegetable.

For topping – sift dry ingredients into a basin. Make a well in the centre and add beaten eggs, milk, melted butter, cheese and parsley. Mix and beat until smooth.