1163. SAVORY MARROW, STRING BEANS, BACON and NEW POTATOES

1 large summer vegetable marrow
2 cups ground cooked meat
3 bacon slices
1 small onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoon bread crumbs
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
2 tomatoes
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(serve with gravy, runner beans and new potatoes)

Cut the marrow through about 2 inches from the end. Remove the seeds and pulp. Peel the large piece of vegetable marrow and boil for 5 minutes. Mince the meat, bacon and onion and mix with flour, salt and pepper, breadcrumbs and parsley. Skin and chop the tomatoes and add to the mixture and moisten with a little stock. Stuff the marrow with the mixture and replace peeled, cut-off end. Put in an ovenproof dish, dot with dripping and bake at 180 degree centigrade for approx 1 hour, basting frequently. Serve with plenty of gravy, runner beans and new potatoes.


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