Green Tomato Minced Meat
Description
This unique condiment blends savory minced beef with tart green tomatoes, apples, and warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. The result is a complex, sweet-and-sour preserve with a tender texture that pairs beautifully with rich meats. Often served alongside roast beef or game, this versatile topping adds depth and brightness to hearty meals. It’s a nostalgic recipe that transforms simple pantry staples into a gourmet accompaniment, perfect for adding a tangy kick to your holiday table or everyday dinners.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the cubed stew beef in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the meat is very tender.
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Drain the beef, reserving some of the cooking liquid if needed, and transfer it to a food processor or coarse food chopper.
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Add the suet, cored green tomatoes, and peeled tart apples to the chopper. Process everything together until finely minced.
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Transfer the minced mixture back to a large heavy-bottomed pot. Add the raisins, cinnamon, fruit juice, minced citron, orange rind, salt, cloves, allspice, ginger, nutmeg, and beef stock.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and cook for 1 hour, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the mixture thickens significantly.
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While the mixture simmers, sterilize three 1-quart jars by heating them in an oven or boiling water bath. Keep them hot until ready to use.
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Ladle the hot minced meat mixture into the sterilized jars, filling them to the top.
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If using brandy, drizzle 2 tablespoons over the top of the mixture in each jar. Seal the jars tightly with sterilized lids.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1382.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 29.2g45%
- Saturated Fat 10.7g54%
- Cholesterol 135.3mg46%
- Sodium 1450mg61%
- Total Carbohydrate 234.1g79%
- Dietary Fiber 29.8g120%
- Sugars 190.1g
- Protein 57.2g115%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
