[f. FORCE v.3 + MEAT.] Meat chopped fine, spiced, and highly seasoned, chiefly used for stuffing or as a garnish. Also attrib., as force-meat ball.
1688. R. Holme, Armoury, III. iii. 82/2. Force Meat, is Meat with a stuffing of Herbs, or other things made to that purpose.
1747. Mrs. Glasse, Cookery, 13. To make Force-Meat Balls. Force-meat balls are a great addition to all made-dishes. Ibid., 44. Stuff the Bellies of the Pigeons with Force Meat made thus.
1853. Soyer, Pantropheon, 147. Preserve the intestines entire, and wash them with the greatest care; fill them with force meat and garum.
1892. Encycl. Cookery (Garrett), I. 605/1. Forcemeat Cutlets with Green Peas.
