Feeling Lucky? 3 Delicious Irish-Inspired Meals to Make for St. Patrick's Day

Whether you’re ancestrally Irish, studied abroad in Dublin, or simply love this vibrant and storied culture, chances are you’re excited to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day.

While corned beef and St. Patrick’s Day are practically an inseparable pair, there are plenty of other delicious Irish meals you can make to celebrate this lucky holiday. Here are three Irish-inspired meal ideas that will wow your friends and family this March 17.

Irish Stout Braised Chicken Stew

Whether you and your fellow parade-goers appreciate some windy, wet weather reminiscent of the seaside cliffs of Ireland or enjoy some early spring sunshine, a hearty stew with bright citrus notes will hit the spot.


While beef stew is a staple of Irish cuisine, an Irish stew made with stout-braised chicken is a fantastic way to enjoy leaner protein while getting a flavorful meal. For tender and flavorful meat, opt for high-quality pastured chicken thighs; the dark meat will lend a rich flavor to this stew. Simply braise carrots, celery, onions, cabbage, potatoes, and other delicious ingredients in a Dutch oven with chicken stock and a dark Irish stout.

Serve With: Irish soda bread fresh from the oven, slathered with Irish butter.

Savory Beef Pot Pie

Spring is a busy season, so if your Saint Patrick’s Day is guaranteed to include a day of work, driving carpool, spring sports practice, and other exciting activities, you’re in good company! Luckily, a savory beef pot pie is easy to make ahead of time and pop in the freezer, so you and your loved ones can enjoy a festive Saint Patrick’s Day and keep up with your full schedules.

To add an undetectable boost of nutrition to this delicious meal, add ground grass fed beef liver to the filling. This superfood is packed with essential vitamins and nutrients, perfect for keeping active families energized and on the go during spring.

Serve With: A side of steamed carrots tossed in butter and served with chopped parsley. This classic Irish side dish will perfectly compliment the savory flavor of beef pot pies and add a lovely pop of color to your plates.

Tender Lamb Chops

Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or making a meal for a few friends, lamb chops are a delicious Saint Patrick’s Day meal. There are plenty of ways to prepare a mouth-watering rack of lamb, but the most important step is choosing the right lamb chops. Look for grass-fed, antibiotic-free meat from a reliable family-owned company for juicy, flavorful lamb chops.

Marinate your lamb chops in olive oil, rosemary, and garlic for at least 30 minutes before grilling. While your meat is marinating, blend mint leaves, parsley, a Granny Smith apple, lemon juice, and olive oil to create a bright, homemade apple-infused mint jelly.

Serve With: Those looking for a classic comfort meal should add a heaping helping of creamy mashed potatoes to their table. For a fresh, balanced side, whip up a crunchy Irish Pub Salad.

With these three delicious meals, you can celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with full plates and big smiles.


About Primal Pastures


If you are what you eat, then you’re also what your food eats, which is why Primal Pastures raises corn and soy free chicken and grass fed beef. By raising their poultry and livestock the way nature intended, Primal Pastures provides nutrient-dense, delicious meat and animal products. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply want to enrich your favorite recipes with grass fed beef liver, Primal Pastures can help. This company began as a humble backyard bird farm in 2012, and although they’ve grown into America’s most reliable source of clean meat, they’ve maintained their family-owned roots. Their 20-acre regenerative farm in Murrieta, California, provides members with a serene place to connect with nature, while their Primal Sampler Box subscription service helps people around the country enjoy ethically raised, nutritious meats.

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