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James's Sirloin Steak Raisins Edam Casserole

1/4 cup Onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup Unsalted butter
1 lb Sirloin steak, sliced thinly
2 x Tomatoes, finely chopped
1 x Red bell pepper, in 1/2-inch
    Slices
1/2 x Green bell pepper, in 1/2-in
    Dice
1 lrg Egg, hard-boiled, chopped
1/4 cup Raisins
1/4 cup Black olives, pitted and
    Halved
1/4 cup Sweet gherkins, chopped
1/4 cup Mushrooms, chopped
2 tbl Brandy
2 1/2 tsp Flour
1/2 cup Beef broth
1/4 tsp Oriental chili paste
1/2 tsp Chili sauce
1/2 tsp Ketchup
    Tabasco sauce to taste
7 oz Edam, sliced 1/4-inch thick
   
 Method :
 In a skillet, cook onion in the butter over moderate heat until golden. Add the steak, tomatoes, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring, over mod-high heat, until veggies are softened. Add the egg, raisins, olives, gherkins, and mushrooms and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the brandy, heated, and ignite. Shake skillet gently until flame go out. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Stir in broth, chili paste, chili sauce, ketchup, Tabasco, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Line the sides of a 2-qt. shallow casserole with some of the cheese slices. Pour the beef mixture into the casserole, and cover it with the remaining Edam. Put the casserole in a larger pan, add enough water to reach 1-inch up the sides of the casserole, and cover the pan with foil. Bake in the middle of a preheated 325f oven for 15 minutes