Spiced Beef Recipe

• 5 pounds of fresh beef
• Cold water to cover
• Salt and pepper
• A few blades of mace
• 2 dozen cloves
• 2 dozen allspice
• 1 hard boiled egg
• 2 slices of lemon

1. Cover beef with cold water.
2. Heat very gradually.
3. When simmering, season with salt, pepper, mace, cloves, and allspice.
4. Simmer gently until the meat is in shreds, adding more water if necessary.
5. When done, remove the spice and turn into a plain mold.
6. Turn out on a platter and serve with slices of hard cooked egg, lemon and parsley.

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