Irish Skillet Dinner Recipes

IRISH SKILLET DINNER

Steps:

• 1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the beef broth, apple juice, white vinegar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Whisk to blend and set aside.
• 2. In a large iron skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onion; drain excess grease. Add vegetable oil and diced potatoes to the beef and onions. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Add the liquid mixture, shredded cabbage and bacon, and cook another 5 to 10 minutes over medium heat until most of the liquid is absorbed.
• 3. Serve immediately while hot with some Irish soda bread.

ST. PADDY'S IRISH BEEF DINNER

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and parsnips and cut into large pieces; place in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cabbage, carrots, thyme and Worcestershire sauce., In a small bowl, combine the flour, tomato paste and broth until smooth. Gradually stir into meat mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the peas, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper., Drain potatoes and parsnips; mash with milk, butter and the remaining salt and pepper. Serve with meat mixture.

IRISH BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss beef cubes with flour to coat, then fry in the hot oil until browned. Place the carrots, potatoes, onion and garlic in a large slow cooker. Place the meat on top of the vegetables. Mix together the beef broth and tomato paste and pour into the slow cooker along with the beer.
• Cover and cook on High for 6 hours or Low for 8 hours. During the last hour before serving, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water and then stir into the broth. Simmer on the High setting for a few minutes to thicken.