The most common way of serving dried or smoked beef is to shave it into
thin slices or chips, raw; but a more savory relish may be made of it
with little trouble.
Put the slices of uncooked beef into a frying-pan with just enough
boiling water to cover them; set them over the fire for ten minutes,
drain off all the water, and with a knife and fork cut the meat
into small bits. Return to the pan, which should be hot, with
a tablespoonful of butter and a little pepper. Have ready some
well-beaten eggs, allowing four to a half-pound of beef; stir them into
the pan with the minced meat, and toss and stir the mixture for about
two minutes. Send to table in a covered dish.