Ingredients
1 lb (450g) beef sausages (Irish-style if available)
½ lb (225g) beef bacon or smoked beef, chopped
4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 large onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
2 cups beef broth
1 cup Irish stout beer (optional, adds depth)
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Brown the Meat: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the beef bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove it and set aside. In the same pot, brown the beef sausages until golden and remove them too.
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Layer the Ingredients: Layer the sliced potatoes, onions, garlic, beef bacon, and sausages in the pot. Season with black pepper but avoid extra salt, as the beef bacon already adds enough saltiness.
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Add the Broth: Pour in the beef broth and the optional Irish stout beer. Bring everything to a gentle simmer and cover the pot with a lid.
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Slow Cook:
- Stovetop: Simmer on low for 1.5 to 2 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Oven: Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 2 hours.
- Slow Cooker: Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
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Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with Irish soda bread or crusty bread.
Notes
For a thicker broth, mash some of the potatoes into the liquid.
Add extra vegetables like carrots or leeks for added flavor.
For a crispy top, broil the dish for the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven, Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 servings
