Carpetbag Steak
Carpetbag steak is a uniquely Australian dish that was first popularised in Sydney around 1950.
Ingredients
- 1 Scotch fillet steak (thickly-cut)
- Salt (optional) (optional)
- Ground black pepper (optional) (optional)
- Cayenne pepper (optional) (optional)
- Lemon juice (optional) (optional)
- Olive oil (optional) (optional)
- 3–4 oysters
- Worcestershire sauce
- Limes (optional) (optional)
- Shredded cheese (optional) (optional)
Instructions
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1Cut a small pocket, approximately 6 cm (2.5 inches) in length and about the same depth, in the edge of the thick steak.
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2If desired, season the inside of the pocket with some of salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.
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3Dip the oysters into the Worcestershire sauce, and then insert them in the pocket in the steak.
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4If desired, add lime pulp or some shredded cheese into the pocket.
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5Seal the pocket with a moistened skewer.
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6Barbecue, grill, or broil the steak to your desired level of doneness. Alternatively, cook over a moderate heat in a heavy-based frying pan.
- Category
- Beverages
- Method
- Broiling
- Cuisine
- Australian
Dietary Information
Gluten Free
Recipe Attribution
Wikibooks Cookbook
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Printed on October 28, 2026