This Hairy Bikers Panacalty Recipe is a hearty and satisfying recipe, which uses corned beef and potatoes. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner, ready in about 1 hour and 25 minutes.

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Hairy Bikers Panacalty Ingredients

4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced
3 carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
680g (2 x 340g tins) corned beef, sliced
550ml beef stock
50g unsalted butter, melted
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crusty bread and butter, for serving

How To Make Hairy Bikers Panacalty

Prepare the dish: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly butter an ovenproof casserole dish.
Layer the ingredients: Arrange a quarter of the sliced potatoes in a single layer on the bottom. Season with salt and pepper.
Create the layers: Add a third of the onions, carrots, and corned beef over the potatoes. Repeat two more times, seasoning each layer.
Finish the layers: Place the final layer of potatoes on top and season again.
Add liquid and bake: Pour beef stock over the layers and brush the top potatoes with melted butter. Cover with baking parchment and foil. Bake 50 minutes.
Uncover and brown: Remove foil and parchment and cook uncovered 15–20 minutes until the top is golden and crispy and stock has reduced.
Serve: Let rest a few minutes. Serve hot with crusty bread and butter.

Recipe Tips

How to get a crispy top: Brush the top layer of potatoes with butter and uncover for the final 15–20 minutes.
Can I prepare ahead?: Yes, assemble the dish in advance and bake when ready.
How to make it more flavourful: Add a pinch of smoked paprika or fresh thyme between layers.
Can I use fresh corned beef?: Yes, just slice it thinly and layer as directed.
Serving suggestion: Serve with a fresh green salad for a complete meal.

What To Serve With Panacalty

Crusty bread with butter
Simple green salad
Pickles or chutney

How To Store Panacalty

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until warmed through.
Freeze: Can be frozen for up to 1 month. Defrost overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Panacalty Nutrition Facts

Calories: 512 kcal
Total Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 87mg
Sodium: 2.5g
Total Carbohydrate: 55g
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 25g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use different vegetables?
Yes, swede, parsnip, or bell peppers can be added for extra flavour.

Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes, replace corned beef with cooked lentils or a mix of beans.

Do I need to cover the dish while baking?
Yes, cover first to cook vegetables evenly, then uncover for a crispy top.

How long will leftovers keep?
Store in the fridge up to 3 days, or freeze for 1 month.

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Hairy Bikers Panacalty Recipe

Course: DinnerCuisine: British

Servings

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Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

hour

minutes

Calories

512

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A hearty, layered dish of corned beef, potatoes, and vegetables baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

4 large potatoes, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
3 carrots, sliced
680g corned beef, sliced
550ml beef stock
50g unsalted butter, melted
Salt and black pepper
Crusty bread and butter

Directions

Preheat oven 180°C / 350°F; butter casserole dish.
Layer 1/4 potatoes; season.
Layer 1/3 onions, carrots, corned beef; repeat twice.
Top with remaining potatoes; season.
Pour stock, brush butter, cover with parchment and foil; bake 50 min.
Uncover and bake 15–20 min until top is golden.
Rest briefly; serve with bread and butter.