Time to allow: 30 min's Portions : 2 Ingredients Amount Type of raw ingredient Modern Substitutes 1 lb lean juicy beef without fat   1 tsp salt   Method   1 cut beef into small pieces about the size of a dice 2 put it into a saucepan with 1 pint of cold water and bring to boil 3 add salt and heat  gently for 30 to 45 minutes 4 strain and set in cool place 5 when required  warm the quantity required and serve in cup or basin Recipe Comments   1 Beef tea is best made the day before it is needed 2 The meat left over may be used for potting or in other recipes