Green Tomato Minced Meat Filling Recipe

Makes 3 quarts

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb cubed stew beef
  • 1/2 cup suet
  • 20 green tomatoes, cored
  • 18 tart apples, peeled
  • 1 1/2 lb raisins
  • 3 tbsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup any sweet fruit juice
  • 3/4 cup minced citron
  • 6 tbsp orange rind
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cloves
  • 1 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • Brandy, if desired
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp nutmeg

    • Instructions:

    1. Cover meat with water and simmer until tender.
    2. Force meat, suet, tomatoes and apples through coarse food chopper.
    3. Add remaining ingredients(except brandy) and simmer 1 hour, stirring frequently.
    4. Fill 3 hot, sterilized 1 quart jars.
    5. Place 2 tbsp brandy on top, if desired.
    6. Seal.
    7. Store in cool place.