Irish Stew
by Colman Andrews
Every home and pub in Ireland has a different recipe for this lamb-and-potato stew, but this classic version keeps it simple.
I've eaten Irish stew in private homes and public eating places all over Ireland, north and south, probably twenty-five or thirty examples in all, and no two have been alike. Along the way, I've come to believe that the construction of this dish should adhere to a few simple guidelines: 1. Use the best quality lamb you can find, but use the less expensive, more flavorful cuts. 2. Keep it simple: the world won't end if you add carrots or fresh thyme, but don't throw too many different things in the pot. 3. Cook it very slowly; an old adage has it that "a stew boiled is a stew spoiled." 4. Always make the stew the day before you serve it; a night in the refrigerator really will improve it. 5. The finished product should be thick enough that you can stand a spoon in it.
Serves 6
3 lb. mutton or lamb from the neck or shoulder, trimmed and cut into cubes
2 lb. russet potatoes, thickly sliced
1/2 bunch parsley, trimmed and finely chopped
1 lb. onions, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper
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Slow-Cooker Steak and Guinness Pie
By Juli Roberts
This simple version of the classic Irish dish has the distinctive bitter flavor of Guinness stout. Although it’s slow-cooked, the hearty beef stew requires minimal prep time. When it’s ready, the puff pastry “tops” are baked separately and served alongside.
Serves 4
1-1/8 oz. (1/4 cup) all-purpose flour; more for rolling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 lb. boneless beef chuck, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large carrots, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
3 large cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 (12-oz.) bottle Guinness (or other stout)
1 cup lower-salt beef broth
2 large russet potatoes (about 1-1/2 lb.), washed and cut into 1-inch cubes
Nonstick cooking spray
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (about 9 oz.), thawed overnight in the refrigerator
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Stout and Cheddar Meatloaf
by Allison Ehri Kreitler
With an infusion of hearty, bitter stout and sharp Cheddar, this meatloaf would be right at home at a St. Patrick's Day dinner. Create your own customized meatloaf recipe with the Recipe Maker.
Serves 8
2 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. canola or olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup small-diced carrots
1/2 cup small-diced celery
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup stout beer, such as Guinness
4 oz. medium-coarse white bread, such as Italian or French, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 2-1/2 cups)
1 cup whole milk
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground veal
2 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Cheddar
1/4 cup dried mushrooms, rehydrated in hot water and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
Kosher Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
10 oz. sliced bacon (about 9 strips)
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Whether you crave authentic Irish stew or all-American cheesecake with a good dose of Baileys, these recipes will help you celebrate St. Patrick's Day deliciously.
Irish Stew
Slow-Cooker Steak and Guinness Pie
Stout and Cheddar Meatloaf
