Beef Nambour

Ingredients

 * 500 g of diced beef
 * 1 tablespoon plain flour
 * 2 rashers of bacon
 * 1 packet of French onion soup mix
 * 1 x 440 g can of pineapple pieces or half a fresh pineapple
 * 1 pinch of ground ginger or a small amount of fresh ginger - the latter is better

Directions

 * 1) Coat the beef with the plain flour.
 * 2) Brown the beef and the bacon in a pan.
 * 3) Put the beef and bacon into a casserole dish.
 * 4) Add the rest of the ingredients, including the balance of the flour.
 * 5) Add water and stir to give a smooth consistency.
 * 6) Cook in a moderate oven (180 – 200°C) for 1 hour or until the meat is tender.
 * 7) Garnish with parsley and serve with boiled rice or mashed potato.