The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC March competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 34: Old bad meat, recipe for disaster for beefcake (9)

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A clue to DREAMBOAT.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.'Recipe for disaster' does not mean 'disaster for recipe, etc.'
2.Definition seems imprecise, 'for disaster' isn't really an anagram indicator.
3.On the surface "…for disaster for…" sounds awkward. Working in "disastrous" would've worked better, I feel.