1 flank steak
2 med. onions
6 cloves garlic
4 bay leaves
1 tsp. dried thyme
2 oz. tomato paste
1 can beef consomme
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 lemon
1 banana
1 c. raisins
1 green apple
Drop of oil
1 c. cooking sherry
2 tbsp. curry powder
Hot sauce or chilies, optional