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BOXTY PANCAKE WRAPS WITH BEEF AND ONION GRAVY

Boxty Pancake Wraps with Beef & Onion Gravy – A Hearty Irish Classic

Boxty Pancake Wraps with Beef & Onion Gravy bring together two Irish favorites: thin, tender potato pancakes and slow-cooked, melt-in-your-mouth beef. Rolled into a comforting wrap and drizzled with rich onion gravy, this dish is rustic, hearty, and deeply rooted in Irish tradition. Perfect for dinner or as a filling weekend treat, these wraps are a modern twist on the beloved boxty.

Recipe Details

  • Preparation Time: 20 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 2 hours
  • Serving Size: Serves 4

Ingredients

For the Boxty Pancakes:

  • 250g raw potato, finely grated
  • 250g mashed potato
  • 120g plain flour
  • 200ml milk
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Butter or oil, for frying

For the Beef & Onion Gravy:

  • 500g stewing beef, diced
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 500ml beef stock
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Beef & Onion Gravy: Heat oil in a pan and brown the beef pieces. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, cook onions until golden. Sprinkle with flour, stir well, then gradually add beef stock. Return beef to the pan, add Worcestershire sauce, and simmer gently for 1.5–2 hours until tender and thickened. Season to taste.
  2. Make the Boxty Pancakes: In a bowl, combine grated potato, mashed potato, flour, egg, and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a little butter or oil in a frying pan and pour in ladlefuls of the batter to make thin pancakes. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
  3. Assemble the Wraps: Place a spoonful of beef and onion gravy onto each pancake, roll tightly, and drizzle with extra gravy before serving.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Boxty Pancake Wraps with Beef & Onion Gravy are a true taste of Irish comfort food. The crispy-yet-soft potato pancakes perfectly complement the rich, slow-cooked beef filling. This dish is hearty, satisfying, and steeped in Irish tradition, making it a wonderful choice for family dinners or special occasions.