7 Delicious St. Patrick's Day Recipes to Try This Year

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St. Patrick's Day is a celebration of Irish culture and heritage, and what better way to honor that than by enjoying some delicious traditional Irish dishes? From hearty stews to indulgent pies, there's no shortage of tasty recipes to try out this St. Patrick's Day. So, grab your apron and get ready to whip up some Irish-inspired cuisine that's sure to impress.

1. Guinness Beef Stew

Ingredients:

2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup flour
1 can (14.9 oz) Guinness Stout
4 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon dried thyme
4 large carrots, sliced
1 pound baby potatoes, halved
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

Season the beef with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
In the same pot, add the onions and garlic, cooking until softened. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Gradually pour in the Guinness, stirring constantly to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the beef back to the pot along with the beef broth, tomato paste, sugar, and thyme.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add the carrots and potatoes, simmering for an additional 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

2. Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients:

1 pound ground lamb or beef
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen peas
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons flour
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
Salt and pepper

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375Â°F.
In a large skillet, cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned. Add the onion, carrots, and garlic, cooking until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the peas, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and tomato paste.
Sprinkle the flour over the meat mixture, stirring to combine. Cook for a few minutes until the liquid thickens. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
In a pot, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are tender, then drain and mash with the butter and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture in the baking dish.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are lightly browned.

3. Corned Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients:

4 pounds corned beef brisket
10 small red potatoes
5 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
1 small head of cabbage, cored and cut into wedges

Instructions:

Place the corned beef in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot, cooking for 20 minutes.
Add the cabbage to the pot, cooking for an additional 10 minutes until all the vegetables are tender.
Remove the corned beef from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve the corned beef with the vegetables and grainy mustard on the side.

4. Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients:

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups buttermilk

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 425Â°F. Lightly flour a baking sheet.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk, stirring until a dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly. Shape the dough into a round and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Use a sharp knife to cut an "X" into the top of the dough.
Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until the bread is golden and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

5. Colcannon

Ingredients:

4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
4 cups cabbage, shredded
Salt and pepper

Instructions:

Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Drain and mash with the butter and milk.
In a skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat and add the shredded cabbage. Cook until the cabbage is wilted and slightly browned.
Stir the cabbage into the mashed potatoes, seasoning with salt and pepper.

6. Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the crust:

1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream
3 large eggs
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted

For the topping:

1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream

For garnish:

Chocolate shavings

Instructions:

For the crust:

Preheat the oven to 350Â°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.

For the filling:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth. Add the Baileys, mixing until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the melted chocolate.
Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set. Let the cheesecake cool completely in the pan.

For the topping:

In a bowl, beat the heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the Baileys.
Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cheesecake.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

For garnish:

Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the top of the cheesecake before serving.

7. Irish Coffee

Ingredients:

1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
1/4 cup heavy cream, lightly whipped

Instructions:

Fill a footed mug with hot water to warm it, then discard the water.
Pour the hot coffee into the warmed mug until it is about 3/4 full.
Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
Blend in the Irish whiskey.
Top with a collar of the whipped cream by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
Enjoy your Irish coffee while it's still warm.

Whether you're looking for a comforting stew, a hearty pie, or a sweet treat, these St. Patrick's Day recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings for traditional Irish cuisine. So, gather your ingredients and get cooking to celebrate the luck of the Irish in the most delicious way possible!