3 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon dried garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried onion powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried sage
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place beef mincemeat in a medium mixing bowl, browning well on all sides. Drain excess fat with a slotted spoon, leaving about 1/2 to 1/3 inch thick. In a small mixing bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, basil, marjoram, rosemary, sage, thyme, tarragon, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.
Place meat in a medium bowl and toss with olive oil, vinegar, tomato paste, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and orange juice. Arrange meat in a 2 quart casserole dish.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 1 hour, basting with egg and meat juices.