Crock Pot Mincemeat Recipe

Description:

This Crock Pot Mincemeat recipe is a delightful combination of flavors perfect for the holiday season or any weeknight treat. Serve warm mincemeat over ice cream for a decadent dessert, or use it as a filling for mincemeat pie and muffins. The recipe calls for a selection of apples, with Jonathan, Rome, and Golden delicious being excellent choices to complement the rich flavors.

Ingredients:

3/4 lb boneless beef chuck
2 lbs beef round rump roast
1 1/4 lbs cooking apples
1 1/4 cups dark raisins
1 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup currants
1/3 cup candied citron peel
2 tbsp quick-cooking tapioca
2 tbsp butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 tbsp brandy
1/2 cup molasses
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground mace
1/4 tsp pepper

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 522.5
Fat: 6.1g
Saturated Fat: 3.2g
Cholesterol: 35.7mg
Sodium: 95.2mg
Carbohydrates: 106g
Fiber: 6.2g
Sugar: 86.9g
Protein: 11.6g

Preparation Time:

Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 8 hours
Total: 8 hours 30 minutes

Instructions:

Prepare the Meat: Trim the fat from the beef chuck and beef round rump roast, then chop them into small pieces.
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Combine Ingredients: In a 3 1/2 to 5-quart slow cooker, add the chopped meat, cooking apples (cored and diced), dark raisins, golden raisins, currants, candied citron peel, quick-cooking tapioca, and butter.
Add Flavor: Pour in the sugar, apple juice, sherry, brandy, molasses, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground mace, and pepper.
Mix Well: Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or on high heat for 4 to 5 hours, until the flavors meld together and the mincemeat is tender.
Skim Off Fat: Once cooked, skim off any excess fat from the surface of the mincemeat.
Portion or Freeze: Divide the mincemeat into 1-, 2-, or 4-cup portions, depending on your preference. You can use it immediately or store it for later use.
Freezing Instructions: If you choose to freeze the mincemeat, place it in freezer containers, seal tightly, and label with the date. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen mincemeat in the refrigerator overnight before using.
Serving Suggestions: Enjoy the mincemeat warm over ice cream for a comforting dessert, or use it as a filling for pies and muffins.

This Crock Pot Mincemeat recipe yields about 8 cups of delicious mincemeat, perfect for adding a touch of warmth and flavor to your holiday celebrations or weeknight treats. 🥧🍏