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    20 Best St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Recipes

    Published: Mar 15, 2026 by bobbieblue

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    St. Patrick's Day feasts pays respect to Irish comfort food. A classic is corned beef and cabbage, where brisket simmers with potatoes, cabbage, and carrots until tender. Serve this with Colcannon, creamy mashed potatoes with buttery green kale swirled throughout. For a handheld option, try a Reuben sandwich, piled high with corned beef, melty Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing, all sandwiched between toasted rye bread. These hearty dishes, often accompanied by a pint of Guinness, are sure to warm you up and celebrate St Patrick's Day in style!

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    Irish Guinness Beef Stew (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker or Stovetop)

    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

    A big bowl of this Irish Guinness Beef Stew makes a supremely satisfying meal for the entire family. This beef stew is unrivaled in tenderness and flavor. It’s also perfect for weekly meal prep, as leftovers taste amazing.

    Get the recipe: Irish Guinness Beef Stew

    Slow Cooker Cottage Pie

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    Photo Credit: The Cookin Chicks

    This hearty & delectable Irish Pork Stew uses tons of seasonal veggies, high-quality pork roast, caraway seeds, and even some Guinness to meld delicious Irish flavors into this hearty and festive meal.

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Cottage Pie

    "Shortcut" Irish Beef Stew (Ready In 30 Minutes)

    Photo Credit: The Soccer Mom Blog

    A classic hearty soup, this Irish Beef Stew uses ground beef to save time, but it packs a ton of flavor into every bowl! Cooks in about 30 minutes!

    Get the recipe: "Shortcut" Irish Beef Stew (Ready In 30 Minutes)

    Reuben Casserole Recipe

    Photo Credit: Amy Casey Cooks

    All the goodness of a reuben sandwich, but in an easy to make and delicious reuben casserole recipe. Layer marbled rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, homemade 1000 island dressing, and Swiss cheese in a baking dish and bake until hot, crispy, and melty.

    Get the recipe: Reuben Casserole Recipe

    Baked Reuben Sliders

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    Photo Credit: The Cookin Chicks

    Discover a delicious twist on the classic Reuben sandwich with our easy-to-make Reuben sliders – perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!

    Get the recipe: Baked Reuben Sliders

    Healthy Sweet Potato Shepard's Pie

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie recipe is healthy, easy to make, and so scrumptious. The perfect fall recipe and the ultimate comfort food that can be on your dinner table in no time.

    Get the recipe: Healthy Sweet Potato Shepard's Pie

    Irish Bangers and Mash

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    Photo Credit: Garlic & Zest

    Classic bangers and mash is the ultimate in comfort food. This recipe is easy and straightforward.

    Get the recipe: Irish Bangers and Mash

    Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

    Photo Credit: A Cedar Spoon

    Cozy up with a bowl of Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup! This hearty stew is packed with tender chuck roast, plump barley, and colorful vegetables all simmered to perfection in flavorful beef broth. Fresh herbs add a touch of brightness, making it a delicious and satisfying meal for chilly nights. Plus, it leftovers like a dream for easy lunches throughout the week!

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

    Colcannon

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    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    Colcannon, a traditional Irish dish, melds smooth, butter-laden mashed potatoes with gently sautéed greens for a hearty and comforting side. Delightful throughout the year and frequently paired with ham, salt pork, or bacon, this dish gains particular favor during Halloween celebrations in Ireland.

    Get the recipe: Colcannon

    Irish Lamb Stew

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    Photo Cedit: Little Sunny Kitchen

    Irish lamb stew, a hearty traditional Irish dish, utilizes straightforward and affordable ingredients. This uncomplicated lamb stew requires roughly an hour to make.

    Get the recipe: Irish Lamb Stew

    Dump And Start Instant Pot Irish Chicken Stew

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    Photo Credit: Budget Delicious

    This robust Dump and Start Instant Pot Chicken Stew recipe relies on pantry essentials and is incredibly quick to prepare, thanks to the InstantPot.

    Get the recipe: Dump And Start Instant Pot Irish Chicken Stew

    Air Fryer Corned Beef

    corned beef
    Photo Credit: Recipes From A Pantry

    Air Fryer Corned Beef is simple to prepare and ready to enjoy in less than 2 hours. Create deliciously tender, succulent corned beef using your air fryer for St. Patrick's Day, or any day of the year!

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Corned Beef

    Irish Potato Pancakes 

    irish potato pancakes
    Photo Credit: Christinas Cucina

    Irish potato boxty have to be one of the tastiest potato pancakes ever made! Serve them with meat fillings or as a simple breakfast for dinner!

    Get the recipe: Irish Potato Pancakes 

    Colcannon Soup

    colcannon soup
    Photo Credit: Glenda Embree

    Colcannon Soup is a rustic and hearty, meat-free meal you can prep in one pot, in about 30 minutes. This scrumptious Irish Colcannon recipe variation is a warming, hug-in-a-bowl that you can feed to a crowd for very little cash.

    Get the recipe: Colcannon Soup

    Wild Cod Fish Reuben Sandwich

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    Photo Credit: Amy Casey Cooks

    Take a reuben sandwich to the next level with this unique twist. My Wild Cod Fish Reuben Sandwich swaps delicious and healthy white fish for the corned beef.

    Get the recipe: Wild Cod Fish Reuben Sandwich

    Guinness Beef Stew

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    Photo Credit: Love From The Oven

    This hearty and warming Guinness Beef Stew is the perfect Irish meal you can serve up on St. Patty's Day! Forget the corned beef and cabbage, make this flavor-packed, beef stew instead.

    Get the recipe: Guinness Beef Stew

    Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

    corned beef and cabbage
    Photo Credit: Dinner At The Zoo

    This slow cooker corned beef and cabbage is seasoned corned beef simmered with potatoes, carrots and cabbage and finished with garlic butter sauce. A crock pot meal that’s great for St. Patrick’s Day!

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

    Gluten-Free Shepherds Pie

    shepards pie
    Photo Credit: Peel With Zeal

    This scrumptious gluten-free shepherd's pie recipe is a timeless comfort food favorite! Featuring a savory, flavorful filling crafted from ground lamb and vegetables, topped with the creamiest parmesan mashed potatoes.

    Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Shepherds Pie

    Fried Cabbage

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    Photo Credit: Amanda's Cookin'

    This fried cabbage recipe uses crunchy, savory bacon in combination with pan-fried cabbage, caramelized onions, and seasonings for a quick and easy 40-minute side dish with tons of flavor.

    Get the recipe: Fried Cabbage

    Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

    corned beef

    This spiced beef roast is braised in beer and broth, making it juicy and tender.  Cabbage, carrots, and little red potatoes complete this delicious meal in the instant pot. 

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

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