Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 2 of 3 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 legs of beef
- 700 ml (1.5 pints / 3 cups ) water
- 3 onions
- Gravy spices
Directions
Chop 2 legs of beef in pieces, put them into a pot of water, and slow cook for 24 hours.
Add onions, herbs, and spices as for gravy.
Continue stewing until the meat is off the bones, and the gravy has started to develop.
Strain the mixture into a milk-pan, to which quantity it should be reduced.
When cold, skim off the fat, put it into a saucepan , and add any other flavourings as wanted.
Simmer it on a slow heat until reduced to about 12 saucers two-thirds full,
Put them in an airy place till as dry as leather, put them in paper bags, and keep in a dry place.