• 1 lb stewing steak

• 1/2 cup stock

• 4 tbsps (2 oz) butter

• 1 clove

• pinch of mace

• salt and pepper to taste

Remove as much fat as possible from meat. Cut meat into cubes. Place in ovenproof dish with stock, clove and mace, season. Cook for 1-1/2 - 2 hours in oven at 350°F (180°C). Drain liquid,

remove clove, finely mince or blenderise meat. Melt butter, mix half into beef. Spoon into jars. Refrigerate, use soon. Serve on toast or bread.