From corned beef and cabbage to traditional soda bread, these irish meal ideas are sure to satisfy your cravings. These recipes are easy to make and taste delicious any time of year!
These dishes are a great way to get your family back to the roots of Irish food. They’re also perfect for celebrating St Patrick’s Day or Halloween!
Corned Beef and Cabbage with Guinness
Corned beef is a cut of meat similar to brisket that’s salt-cured. This recipe uses a combination of Guinness beer and beef broth to create an intensely flavorful dish.
The brisket is slow-cooked in the flavored broth to make it tender and delicious. You can cook this dish in a crock pot, slow cooker or oven for an easy and delicious meal that everyone will love!
Place the brisket in a large Dutch oven and add the cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. Pour the beer over top and sprinkle the spice packet that came with your corned beef on top of it.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 3 hours. You will want the brisket to be very tender, but not too soft. When it’s cooked, remove the brisket to a cutting board and allow it to cool. Afterward, slice it against the grain, which will keep it tender and melt in your mouth.
Railway Cake
Railway Cake is a quick and easy bread recipe that can be thrown together in a flash. It has little bursts of fruit from raisins baked into the dough, which adds to its sparkle quotient.
It is also a perfect accompaniment to a hearty meal like Corned Beef and Cabbage or Shepherd’s Pie. It has a unique tight crumb and a soft, tender interior.
There are many different variations of this cake, some are more like a solid pound cake while others are more like soda bread with raisins or nuts added to the dough. Some even feature a train-shaped cake that is sure to make the cut on your next meal plan!
This is a great option for those who want to bake but don’t have a lot of time. It can be made the night before and put in the oven when you are ready to serve it! It is the perfect entrée for any special occasion.
Apple Blackberry Crumble
Apple blackberry crumble is a popular dessert in Ireland. It’s a traditional pudding that combines sweet and tart fruit with a delicious crumb topping!
You can make this recipe any time of year. Use seasonal apples and blackberries for the best flavor.
Cooking apples like Bramleys work well in this recipe but you can also substitute tart eating apples such as gala, fuji, pink lady or granny smith.
Cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar add spice and flavor to the filling. Cornstarch helps to bind the fruit and creates a thick sauce while baking.
For the topping, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar and butter. Using a pastry blender or two forks, mix the ingredients until the butter is in small crumbles. Spread over the apple mixture and bake for 30 minutes.
Shepherd’s Pie
A savory comfort food, Shepherd’s Pie is a dish of minced meat topped with mashed potatoes and baked. Originally known as Cottage Pie, it is popular in England and Ireland.
This recipe uses ground lamb for a traditional Irish taste, but it can be substituted with ground beef if you don’t have access to or prefer lamb. You can also use a plant-based meat crumble to make this dish vegan.
It’s a one-pan dish with everything you need in just a few ingredients. The meat mixture is simmered with veggies and gravy, then topped with delicious mashed potatoes.
A classic irish dish, Shepherd’s Pie is the perfect dinner to serve during St Patrick’s Day! It’s easy to make, freezer friendly and a great family meal.