Traditional Mincemeat

Originally, lean beef was the important ingredient which earned this indispensable Christmas pie filling its name. I wonder why it was dropped from the recipe over the years (the first edition of Mrs Beeton is the last time we hear of it), as the beef seems to give a lovely mild taste.

It makes a costlier mixture but the best I have tasted and I feel it is a tradition worth reviving. This quantity makes 9-10