Australian Meat Pie

Remove all fat from steak and cut steak into 1/2 inch cubes. Heat oil in a large saucepan and fry steak in small lots until browned.

Set aside.

Fry onion until browned, add celery and carrot and cook a few minutes, stir-fry fashion.

Return meat to saucepan; add stock, cover and simmer gently for about 30 to 35 minutes.

Add salt, pepper and nutmeg and simmer for a further 30 minutes, until meat is cooked.

Blend soy sauce, flour and a little water to make a smooth paste.

Stir into saucepan; allow to thicken.

Taste and adjust flavor if required.

Allow to cool while rolling out pastry.