Spiced beef
| Packaged/processed spiced beef | |
| Type | Salt beef | 
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Beef | 
| Ingredients generally used | Spices, saltpetre, water, beer | 
Spiced beef is a form of salt beef, cured with spices and braised or boiled. It is a traditional festive dish in many countries. In England and Wales it has been known for more than 300 years. It remains a traditional Christmas or New Year dish in Ireland.