Minced Beef is a traditional British recipe, based on Robert Kemp Philp's recipe of 1859, for a classic dish of minced left-over beef cooked with gravy and butter that's served garnished with hard-boiled eggs. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Minced Beef.
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This is a classic recipe for a Victorian version of Minced Beef that's derived from Robert Kemp Philp's 1859 volume, The Dictionary of Daily Wants. Below you will find both the recipe in its original form and a modern redaction.
Original Recipe
BEEF, MINCED.—Chop lean cold roasted beef as fine as possible, put it into a rich gravy, warm up with a small piece of butter; and serve with soft-boiled eggs round it.
Combine the beef, gravy and butter in a pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, or until warmed through. Turn into a serving dish, garnish with soft-boiled egg halves and serve.
