When you think St. Patrick’s Day, there are a definitely a few things running through your mind: leprechauns, the color green, and beer, just to name a few.
But there’s one thing most people tend to forget about this Irish-inspired holiday: how delicious Irish food is! I’m talking about more than just potatoes.
One of the most iconic Irish recipes is shepherd’s pie. If you’ve never had it before, it’s basically flavorful ground lamb and veggies topped with a layer of mashed potatoes.
I’m drooling just thinking about it, if I’m going to be honest here. A beautiful crust forms from the potatoes, a gorgeous gravy surrounds the lamb, and the veggies give it great color.
Basically, before you go out for St. Patrick’s Day, I would HIGHLY suggest eating some shepherd’s pie first. It’s the perfect pre-party meal!
Make The Pie
Wanna make it yourself? Here’s how! You will need:
- lean ground lamb
- flour
- salt and pepper to taste
- paprika
- minced fresh rosemary
- minced garlic
- water or broth (use more or less to adjust thickness as needed)
- for the rest of the ingredients and amounts, click here.
- Yukon gold potatoes
- butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- Irish cheddar
- for the rest of the ingredients and amounts, click here.
Watch Chef John from Food Wishes create this deliciousness in the video below. Whether you’re eating this to celebrate St. Paddy’s or you just think it sounds delicious, I promise you’ll be satisfied.
Enjoy!
