Name: Beef Tea
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces beef chuck steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cups water

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Beef TeaBrian Yarvin

Beef "tea?" Is that like beef broth? Well, kind of. It's a dish that goes back in time to the days when the British were trying to find the essence of what gave beef its nutritional value. Since this was before vitamins and protein were known, they weren't sure what they were looking for. Along the way, somebody noticed that this very mild liquid was soothing and comforting. Give it a try when you're feeling under the weather, but don't go looking for a scientific reason for its effectiveness.

For steeping the "tea," you will need a 1-quart wide-mouth glass jar or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.

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