This St. Patrick’s Day, why not celebrate in a traditional Irish way? Instead of getting dressed up like a leprechaun, try making an authentic Irish meal at your apartment instead. The Courtland Towers Blog is highlighting a few traditional Irish meals that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.
Irish Beef and Guinness Stew from Recipe Tin Eats
The thick, gravy-like sauce in this stew is incredibly flavorful thanks to the addition of the Guinness. To make this hearty stew, you will need beef chuck or brisket, salt, black pepper, minced garlic cloves, onions, bacon or pancetta, flour, Guinness beer, tomato paste, chicken or beef stock, carrots, celery stalks, bay leaves, and thyme sprigs.
Corned Beef with Cabbage and Potatoes from Good Housekeeping
You can’t go wrong with corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day! For this recipe you will need corned-beef brisket, whole black peppercorns, whole allspice, garlic cloves, bay leaves, all-purpose potatoes, carrots, parsnips, head of green cabbage, grainy Dijon mustard, pure maple syrup, white horseradish, and chopped parsley.
Real Irish Soda Bread from Serious Eats
You don’t much more traditional Irish than soda bread! Ingredients needed to make this dish include the following: all-purpose flour, kosher salt, baking soda, and low fat cultured buttermilk. Adjust the recipe based on whether you want the bread to turn out more fluffy or more chewy.
Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy from The Spruce
Bangers and Mash is a well-loved Irish and British meal. This dish is comprises thick pork or beef sausages, mashed potatoes, and plenty of gravy. Here are all the ingredients needed to make this dish: vegetable oil, thick beef or pork sausages, potatoes, milk, butter, salt, ground black pepper, onions, balsamic vinegar, beef stock, cornstarch or corn flour, and water.
Irish Fish and Chips from The Food Channel
Ireland is known for their signature fish and chips. Being an island, the fish is always fresh, and cooks there have pretty much mastered the frying process. Here is everything you will need: russet potatoes, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, malt vinegar, flour, baking powder, cod fillets, Guinness or ale beer, and a lightly beaten egg. Serve with this lemon & caper tartar sauce made from mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, red onion, lemon juice, and fresh chopped parsley.
What is your favorite Irish dish to enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day, or any time of the year? Let us know in the comments. Have a happy St. Patrick’s Day here in Arlington, VA!