Impress with our Irish-inspired dishes.
St Patrick’s Day sees the world enveloped in green to honour Ireland’s patron saint. There are plenty of reasons to get excited for St Patrick’s Day on 17 March, but if you’re wondering how to celebrate the proper Irish way, start with the food.
Looking beyond the parades and shamrocks, this annual occasion is also a culinary delight, with plenty of Irish food recipes to choose from. Traditional recipes take centre stage, from tender steak pie to soul-warming Irish stew. Don’t forget the soda bread to mop up the sauces, a rustic loaf that pairs perfectly with proper Irish butter. And for dessert, indulge in rich treats like Guinness-infused chocolate cake.
Whether you’re hosting a lively gathering or enjoying a cosy meal in, raise a glass (of Guinness, of course) to St Patrick’s Day. Sláinte!
Irish stew toastie with a tangy Guinness sauce
Serves: 2
Ready in: 1 hr
Price per serving: £0.95
Recipe info: Under 500 cals
A fun take on a traditional Irish stew recipe to give you the most comforting lunch you could ask for on St. Patrick’s Day. Potatoes, grated carrot, mature cheddar, pastrami and spring onion are stuffed into butter-laden toast with a splash of our homemade, sticky Guinness sauce. This really is the ultimate cheese toastie!
Braised beef in Guinness with caramelised red onions
Serves: 6
Ready in: 2 hrs 45 mins
Price per serving: £2.23
Recipe info: Under 600 cals, Low-sugar
Cosy up for a night in with this delicious beef and Guinness stew. Braising in stout for up to 2 hours adds to the depth of flavour while helping to keep the steak succulent. Ladle your stew into big bowls and keep tradition by serving with these colcannon cakes. Buttery mashed potato cakes? Say no more…
Gammon with Irish-style mash
Serves: 4
Ready in: 30 mins
Price per serving: £2.30
Recipe info: 1 of your 5-a-day, Under 500 cals
This recipe shows traditional Irish food at its finest – simple but super tasty. Grill these gammon steaks for the best results to keep the meat moist with a caramelised outside. Up your mash game by stirring through green cabbage, cheddar cheese, spring onion and wholegrain mustard. Ready in 30 minutes, it will become a Friday night favourite.
Steak and Guinness pie
Serves: 12
Ready in: 3 hrs
Price per serving: £1.45
Recipe info: Under 300 cals, Low-sugar
A deep-filled steak and Guinness pie that’s enough to feed the masses – 12 hungry guests, to be exact. Make the filling ahead of time and bake when you’re ready to eat – we think this would go well served with steamed seasonal greens and cheesy mash. Bookmark this dish if you’re searching for St Patrick's Day recipes for a crowd.
Irish onion soup with soda bread croutons
Serves: 6
Ready in: 1 hr
Price per serving: £0.58
Recipe info: 200 cals, Vegetarian
A classic French onion soup recipe made veggie with this Irish twist that uses Guinness to simulate that beefy flavour. We’ve used ready-made soda bread for the croutons, but if you fancy baking your own, it’s so easy. Our Irish soda bread recipe uses just a handful of ingredients with no proving required.
Super-sticky ribs with slaw
Serves: 8
Ready in: 4 hrs 30 mins
Price per serving: £1.72
Recipe info: Under 350 cals
Slow cook these pork ribs completely immersed in lashing of Guinness for 3 hours and watch that succulent meat fall right off the bone. Pair with any of your favourite sides – we’ve served ours with a crunchy homemade slaw. It’s fabulous finger food, just keep those napkins in tow…
Guinness battered onion rings
Serves: 12
Ready in: 20 mins
Price per serving: £0.15
Recipe info: Under 200 cals, Low-saturates
Here’s another appetiser idea if you’re entertaining for St Patrick’s Day – this onion rings recipe is for grown-ups only. Use stout for a richer, crispy beer batter and serve alongside a spicy, stout ketchup. Crack open a Guinness and enjoy!
Guinness cake
Serves: 24
Ready in: 1 hr
Price per serving: £0.48
Recipe info: Under 300 cals
Okay, stout and chocolate may seem like an unlikely flavour pairing, but this sweet and savoury combo makes them a match made in heaven. This brilliantly boozy Guinness cake recipe is made better still with a Baileys-infused icing. Bring this celebration cake into work or make it the final showstopper of your St Patrick’s Day feast.
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