Irish Potato Casserole

I am trying out something different and healthy which is Irish Potato Casserole.  Using sweet potato for the same dish also gave interesting results. As may know Irish potatoes are abundant in the Jos area of Nigeria. But really there is no part of the country where Potatoes are not found. I usually switch to potatoes when regular yams become too dry.

In the next two months or so we will be hustling to make resolutions that may be abandoned two months into the year. Whilst the pressure is not yet there to commit to some resolutions I might suggest that you start now to put thoughts on paper and make it happen. I will recommend 3-5 items may be more realizable than 10 .

I have settled for 4 items and one of them is to strengthen my GIVING to others…. Materials, knowledge, time etc.
Why not put your thoughts on paper and stick on the inner part of your wardrobe door  where you will see through out the year . You can monitor how you are progressing. Best of luck as you plan.
Today’s dish is a one pot meal that will give you the impression that you are dinning out in a posh restaurant ….Irish Potato Casserole. Give it a try. Enjoy!

Recipe for Irish Potato Casserole

Ingredients
4 -6 pieces Irish Potatoes
1 cup minced Meat
2 cloves Garlic
1/2 Onion( cut in large chunks)
1 teaspoon white Pepper
One teaspoon fresh Thyme
1 tablespoon Cornflour
1/2 teaspoon dry Pepper
1 table spoonful butter
1 cooking spoon Vegetable Oil
2 medium size Carrot sticks
Beef Seasoning cubes to taste
1/2 cup water
Salt to taste

Method
1, Peel, wash and cut potatoes into big chunks
2, Season the minced meat with white pepper, fresh thyme, salt, pepper, and rub seasoning properly into the meat
3, Heat the oil , fry the garlic for 1 minute.
4, Add the minced meat, butter and onion chunks  and  cook for 5 minutes
5, Add the potatoes , water and  lower the heat and cook till the potato is soft
6, Add the carrots and Cornflour dissolved in 2 tablespoons water and cook for about 2 minutes. The corn flour should help to thicken the sauce..
Correct seasoning and allow to cook for another minute and serve hot.