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Dark Chocolate Mincemeat

## Chef's notes Traditional Victorian recipe made better with the addition of chocolate, fills x6 one lb jars and each jar makes approximately 15 pies or one large tart. Store in a cool dry place for 12 months for an even deeper flavour. Unlike supermarket mincemeat, this recipe is naturally palm oil free when made using traditional ingredients (NOT Atora!), you could swap the animal fat for ghee or solid cocoa butter. Go wild on the dried fruit, anything and everything works. This is a great area to play around and make extra special versions - like Cherry Brandied Chocolate! You can also swap or omit the nuts ## Details - ⏲️ Prep time: 30 mins - 🍳 Cook time: 3 hours ## Ingredients - 1 lb cooking apples, cored and diced - 1.5lb mixed dried fruit - 1lb unrefined sugar (or honey) - 1/2lb beef suet - 1/2lb candied citrus peel - 2oz chopped or flaked almonds - 4tsp mixed spice - 1tsp ground cinnamon - 1/2tsp ground nutmeg - 1/2lb dark chocolate roughly chopped - 6tbspn brandy or rum - zest and juice of 2 oranges & lemons ## Directions 1. Combine all of the ingredients except the chocolate and alcohol in a large oven proof bowl, cover and leave overnight to infuse 2. Next day cover the bowl with foil and bake slowly for 3 hours in a preheated oven at 120c 3. As the mincemeat cools periodically stir in the fat and when completely cold add the alcohol and chocolate chips 4. Pack into sterilised jars and cover with a wax disk or 1tsp melted suet, screw the lids on tight and it will keep for 3-5 years

Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef

## Chef's notes This moist and tender Mexican Shredded Beef is made in the Instant Pot in less than 2 hours! Its delicious by itself or great in tacos, salads and more. [Original Recipe](https://www.isabeleats.com/instant-pot-mexican-shredded-beef/). ![nutrition](https://i.nostr.build/Vr7J.png) ## Details - ⏲️ Prep time: 5 minutes - 🍳 Cook time: 1 Hour 25 Minutes - 🍽️ Servings: 8 ## Ingredients - 2 pounds beef stew meat, (cut into small chunks (chuck roast or round roast works well)) - 1 tablespoon chili powder - 2 teaspoons kosher salt - 2 teaspoons dried minced onion - 1 teaspoon ground cumin - 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper - 2 tablespoons avocado oil - 3/4 cup beef broth ((or water)) - 1 lime, (juiced) - 1/2 cup chopped cilantro ## Directions 1. In a large bowl add beef, chili powder, salt, minced onion, ground cumin, garlic powder, oregano and black pepper. Toss to combine. 2. Add the broth, cover with lid, seal the pressure valve and cook for 50 minutes at high pressure. 3. Open the pressure valve to quickly release the pressure. Carefully open the lid and transfer the beef to a large plate using a slotted spoon. 4. Shred beef with two forks and then return it to the Instant Pot. Add lime juice, chopped cilantro and stir. Serve and enjoy in tacos, burrito bowls and salads.