Mince Meat

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds lean beef (finely chopped)
• 1 cup apples (chopped fine)
• 1 cup clean suet (chopped fine)
• 2 cups currants
• 2 cups raisins (seedless)
• 1 pound citron (cut in shreds)
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon mace (powdered)
• ¼ teaspoon cloves
• 1 large nutmeg (grated)
• 2 cups brandy
• 2 cups Madeira

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped beef, chopped apples, chopped suet, currants, raisins, and shredded citron.

2. Add the allspice, mace, cloves, and grated nutmeg to the mixture.

3. Pour in the brandy and Madeira, mixing well.

4. As the mince meat dries, add more brandy or Madeira as needed.