3159.—BEEF TEA FOR CONVALESCENTS.

Ingredients.—1 lb. of gravy beef, 1 pint of cold water, ½ a teaspoonful of salt.

Method.—Remove the fat, shred the meat finely, as in the following recipe, or pass it through a mincing machine. Place it in an earthenware jar, add the water and salt, and cover closely. Place the jar in a saucepan of boiling water, or in a slow oven, and cook for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Strain, remove carefully all traces of grease, and serve.

Time.—3 hours. Average Cost, 7d.

3160.—BEEF TEA FOR CONVALESCENTS. (Another Method.)

Ingredients.—1 lb. of gravy beef, 1 pint of cold water, 2 slices of carrot, 1 small slice of turnip, 1 slice of onion, 1 or 2 sprigs of parsley, 1 bay-leaf, 4 peppercorns, ¼ of a teaspoonful of salt.

Method.—Remove the fat, cut the meat into small pieces, or pass it through a mincing machine. Put the meat, water, vegetables, and flavouring ingredients into a jar with a close-fitting lid, and cook in a very slow oven for 3 hours. Strain, remove every particle of grease, season to taste, and serve.

Time.—3 hours. Average Cost, 7½d.

3161.—BEEF TEA FOR INVALIDS.

Ingredients.—1 lb. of lean juicy beef, 1 pint of cold water, ¼ of a teaspoonful of salt.