What should I serve my Irish family?

How to make Hunters Pie

Heat the oil in a frying pan, lightly brown the vegetables, and then place in an oven proof dish.

Lightly brown the chops in the remaining oil, then place on top of the vegetables.

Bring the stock to the boil and pour over the meat and vegetables.

Cover and cook for about 30 minutes or until the chops are tender. Drain the chops and allow to cool.

Strain the stock and reserve.

Boil the potatoes in lightly salted water, mash well with the butter and use just over half to line a buttered 2 pint pie dish, pressing well into the sides and base.

Place the chops in the pie dish, season well and top with the remaining potato, roughing it up with a fork.

Brush the top with the milk and dot with butter.

Bake for about 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Bring the reserved stock to the boil and, just before serving, make a hole in the top of the pie and pour in some of the stock, serve the remainder separately in a gravy boat.

Serve with carrots and a green vegetable.

Serves 4

Also,

Ingredients for cooking Traditional Irish Stew

2 large onions

4 large Carrots

½ stewing steak / mince or lamb

8 large potatoes

Salt & pepper (personal preference)

How to make Traditional Irish stew

Wash and cut onions into moderate size chunks and add to the pot. (dont like onions? Do not worry, this can still be cooked without onions).

Wash carrots and cut into chunks (some prefer thicker chucks for taste).

Wash and peel the potatoes (spuds) then cut each one in half.

Slice the meat into smaller pieces. If using stewing mince roll into meatballs.

Get a large pot and fill it with water. Add the potatoes and meat.

Heat pot until water boils then add carrots and onions.

Keep on a low boil and stir every now and then until vegetables are cooked.

Serve hot!

Cooking time for the Irish stew should be approximately 60 minutes or when the meat is fully cooked and the potatoes are soft inside (check using a fork).