You don’t need the luck of the Irish to achieve a beautiful St. Patrick’s Day feast. Here you’ll find 44 Traditional Irish Foods, including favorites like corned beef, colcannon, fried cabbage, soda bread, and more! These Irish-inspired recipes are easy to make and steeped in tradition, and just the ticket to enjoy with a pint of Guinness.
Cozy Mains
Hearty Irish-style main dishes from classics like corned beef and meat and veg, as well as cozy stews and meaty pies.
Corned Beef Instant Pot Recipe with Mustard Whiskey Sauce
It doesn’t get more traditionally Irish than a pot of corned beef – in this case, an Instant Pot! This all-in-one recipe will have your St. Patrick’s Day meal sorted, complete with cabbage, potatoes, and a finger-licking mustard whiskey sauce.
Easy Slow Cooker Corned Beef
For a low and slow version of corned beef, try this easy recipe made in the slow cooker! Tender, traditional corned beef brisket made with just two ingredients is the perfect no-fuss meal.
Corned Beef Hash with Eggs
A traditional breakfast of champions! You’ll love combining your corned beef with a delicious crispy potato hash and seasonings, topped off with fried eggs. This recipe is made in a single skillet and is perfect to serve up ahead of the day’s celebrations.
Skillet English Breakfast
Not only for the English – a traditional skillet breakfast is a staple in Irish culture, too! Complete with pork sausage, eggs, and tomatoes. Top o’ the morning, indeed.
Corned Beef and Brussels Spaghetti
And for something a little different, try this Irish-style pasta prepared with corned beef and Brussels sprouts! This inventive spaghetti recipe is the perfect way to use up any leftovers following your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Dublin Coddle Recipe
They don’t call this a coddle for nothing: Layers of sausages, bacon, carrots and potatoes are “coddled” together in broth for an easy one-pot stew. Plus this hearty, homemade Irish stew is like a cozy hug in every bowl!
Bangers & Mash with Guinness Gravy | No Onions
Bangers and mash is a British pub grub classic! Now you can make your own at home with an Irish twist, in the addition of a rich Guinness gravy. Smothered in flavor, this dish is perfect to enjoy with an extra pint (or two!).
Guinness Shepherd’s Pie
Hearty beef and potatoes, plus a generous dash of Guinness beer come together in this delicious and flavorful version of a shepherd’s pie.
Lamb and Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Ground lamb is steeped in a savory brown gravy and topped with fluffy mash in this easy shepherd’s pie! This is the ultimate meal that’s equal parts festive and comfort food.
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
A classic pot pie for all the vegan lads and lasses in your life, made with hearty lentils and mushrooms beneath a blanket of mashed potatoes. The flavors are garlicky, savory, and downright tasty! Just as satisfying as the original.
Easy Beef Pot Pie Recipe
You’re going to love this incredibly tasty pot pie recipe! Easy, beefy, and loaded with rustic ingredients that come together perfectly between layers of buttery, flakey crusts.
Irish Beef Stew
If you’re looking for a dinner that will stick to your ribs, look no further than a traditional Irish stew. Made with succulent chunks of beef, tender veggies, plus a splash of stout beer… just about the trifecta of Irish cuisine!
Instant Pot Beef Stew
Make your Irish stew in the Instant Pot, for a delicious bowl of comfort in a hurry. Brimming with potatoes, vegetables and beef in a rich and flavorful gravy.
Instant Pot Pot Roast
A juicy chuck roast combined with tender carrots and potatoes cooks up in next to no time in the Instant Pot. Just throw everything in together, and she’ll be grand.
Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs
This rustic beef recipe is braised in the bowl of your slow cooker with a medley of veggies in a fantastic red wine broth! The ultimate comforting meal to carry you through the St. Patrick’s Day festivities.
Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Breasts with Potatoes & Veggies
Chicken ranks high on the list of most popular Irish foods! As does the classic meat-and-veg combo. This easy chicken recipe shares how to cook the most succulent, tender roast chicken, plus veggies, all in one pan and for any occasion, including St. Pat’s.
Pan Fried Pork Chops
Simplicity is key when it comes to traditional Irish cooking. These easy and juicy pan-fried pork chops are no exception! Perfectly seared in a matter of minutes, ready to serve with your favorite sides.
Oyster Stew
Shellfish isn’t immediately what comes to mind when you think of Irish cuisine. However, oyster stew is a Christmas Eve tradition for many Irish Catholic immigrants! Christmas comes early with this stew recipe that takes fresh oysters and combines them with a silky, creamy broth. A delicious, cozy bowlful!
Side Dishes
Complete your meal with these easy side dishes, for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day dinner!
Colcannon
An Irish dinner spread wouldn’t be complete without a side of traditional colcannon! This is an easy recipe for the classic side of creamy mashed potatoes mixed with caramelized cabbage.
Cabbage Steaks (Oven Baked)
Turn a humble cabbage into something super savory with this easy recipe for cabbage steaks! Thick cuts of nutritious cabbage are seasoned and then baked in the oven, emerging as a simple and tasty vegetarian side.
Cabbage Soup
A classic soup recipe that’s certain to warm hearts and bellies! Made with a plethora of fresh veggies and cabbage tucked into a cozy fire roasted tomato broth. This low-carb recipe makes it easy to indulge in an extra slice of soda bread!
Easy Fried Cabbage and Sausage
For a heartier twist on the classic, why not try your fried cabbage with chunks of smoked sausage? This recipe takes only 30 minutes and one-pan, for a quick and flavor-packed dish with minimal effort and clean-up.
Irish Soda Bread
Another Irish tradition you’d be sorry to go without. Irish soda bread is a quick bread that’s a staple of the cuisine, and perfect to make this St. Patrick’s Day. No yeast required, and raisins optional!
Bacon Cheddar Mini Soda Bread Recipe
Try this fun spin on Irish soda bread that brings rosemary and cheddar cheese into the mix! A savory mini bread recipe that you’ll love having as a side for all kinds of meals, from soups to stews.
Cheddar Sausage Guinness Beer Bread
This beer bread is chock full of flavor! What starts as a classic quick bread recipe gets loaded with add-ins like bold cheddar and sausage. Made with Guinness, of course! Use this homemade beer bread to dip into stews, or make corned beef sandwiches.
Guinness Beer Battered Onion Rings
Pub food gets a St. Patrick’s Day upgrade with these Guinness beer-battered homemade onion rings. Enjoy these as an easy side dish or as a fun party food at your St. Patrick’s Day party!
Reuben Dip
A delicious and satisfying hot appetizer dip made with corned beef, kraut, cheese and more cheese! A deconstructed version of the classic sandwich that makes a perfect easy starter alongside bread or crackers for dipping!
Warm Bacon Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing
The perfect recipe that’s sure to give any traditional potato salad a run for its money! This potato side dish is served warm, full of smoky bacon and tossed in a zesty mustard dressing. The perfect pairing with your corned beef!
Twice Baked Potatoes
What better way to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day than with a cheesy, mouth watering twice baked potato recipe! Loaded with all the fixings in the form of bacon, sour cream, cheese and chives. An easy side dish that’s bound to satisfy your holiday crowd!
Creamy Parsnip Puree Recipe
Amongst all the potato recipes, try this easy side of parsnip puree with garlic! The rustic feel and taste of this dish makes it easy to love, while the extra nutrients are an added bonus. Plus, it only takes 20 minutes to make. Winning all around!
Easy Crispy Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
This is a simple, savory recipe for the crispiest brussels sprouts! Even the staunchest of Brussels sprouts doubters will have a hard time resisting. An easy side dish made in the air fryer, full of garlic and parmesan flavor.
Creamy Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, delicious, and uncomplicated: just how mashed potatoes should be! A classic side dish for any and all occasions. There’s something that’s just so nostalgic and comforting about a rich and buttery homemade mash!
Creamy Homemade Coleslaw
Crisp chopped cabbage tossed in an ultra creamy, tangy coleslaw dressing is the perfect veggie side for all your meat and potatoes! A traditional coleslaw salad that comes together in minutes.
Festive Desserts
With your eyes smiling after a delicious meal, it’s time for a festive dessert! Try these classic treats with coffee or tea as the perfect cap on your St. Patrick’s day meal.
Rich Chocolate Guinness Magic Cake Recipe
Dense, rich chocolate squares doctored up with Guinness are the perfect St. Patrick’s Day dessert! This magic cake is truly magical, with it’s soft and gooey, chocolate-y base and fluffy cake top.
Bailey’s Butter Cake
This buttery cake is infused with Bailey’s Irish Cream, and drizzled with an Irish Cream glaze! Doubly delicious and drenched in sweet and creamy flavor. You won’t believe how moist this cake is!
Guinness Chocolate Cake
Guinness beer works all kinds of magic in this easy chocolate cake recipe! Bold, rich cocoa flavors spiked with stout beer in the form of a fluffy and moist cake. Topped with frosting made with Bailey’s Irish Cream!
Irish Tea Cake Recipe
Light and refreshing, this simple Irish tea cake recipe is perfect to serve after a meal, with coffee or (of course) tea. The crumb is moist, dense, and just the right amount of sweet. It also happens to be super easy to make with ingredients you likely already have in the pantry!
Irish Cream Coffee
A sweeter, creamier version of a classic Irish coffee that’s perfectly suited for dessert! This boozy, cozy cocktail combines hot coffee with Irish whiskey and Irish cream. Top it with whipped cream for a festive post-dinner sip.
Flourless Fudge Swirl Irish Cream Brownies
A perfect dessert to indulge in this St. Pat’s, these chocolate brownies are laced with swirls of Irish Cream fudge! No flour involved means these gluten-free brownies are allergy friendly and just as fudgy and delicious.
Buttermilk Blueberry Scone Recipe
Scones are never far from the table in Irish households! While traditionally served with breakfast or at tea, this recipe for blueberry scones drizzled with a creamy vanilla glaze are a deliciously sweet treat!
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