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Beef Cake

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Beef Cake

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Recipe Score · Tried & True
⏱ Time
10 minutes

🥘 Ingredients

The remains of cold roast beef; to each pound of cold meat allow 1/4 lb. of bacon or ham; seasoning to taste of pepper and salt, 1 small bunch of minced savoury herbs, 1 or 2 eggs.

👨‍🍳 Method

Mince the beef very finely (if underdone it will be better), add to it the bacon, which must also be chopped very small, and mix well together. Season, stir in the herbs, and bind with an egg, or 2 should 1 not be sufficient. Make it into small square cakes, about 1/2 inch thick, fry them in hot dripping, and serve in a dish with good gravy poured round them.

📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.

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Marcus — Kitchen Historian
★★★★★ 2026-05-08
Simple, sustaining, and surprisingly modern

I tried my hand at Beef Cake, a delightful throwback to the Victorian era, and I must say, it was a revelation. The combination of cold roast beef and bacon, bound together with herbs and eggs, created a patty that was far more flavorful than I had anticipated. The surprise came when I tasted the herbs; the savoury notes were surprisingly fresh and vibrant, a testament to the enduring power of classic seasoning. This dish is perfect for the weeknight cook who wants to transform leftovers into something extraordinary. I found that the key to success was ensuring the beef was minced finely and the bacon was chopped small enough to meld seamlessly into the mixture. Served with a generous pour of gravy, these cakes were a hearty and satisfying end to a busy day. If you're looking to elevate your leftover game, give Beef Cake a try—your taste buds will thank you.

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