This delicious Hairy Bikers Panacalty is a quick and comforting meal packed with smoky bacon, tender vegetables, and rich corned beef. It’s an easy, hearty dish that you can make with simple ingredients, perfect for a family dinner. The crispy top layer of potatoes adds the perfect finishing touch!
Ingredients Needed
- 300g Smoked Streaky Bacon
- 400g Onions
- 500g Floury Potatoes
- 250g Carrots
- 340g Tin of Corned Beef
- 1 Tbsp Cooking Oil (for greasing the baking dish)
- ½ Tsp Black Pepper
- 2 Beef OXO Cubes (or other stock cubes)
- 1 Tbsp Marmite
- 35g Butter
How To Make Panacalty Recipe
- Prepare the Bacon: Heat a 30cm (12″) frying pan over medium heat. Cut the bacon into 1cm (½”) thick strips and add it to the pan. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring regularly, until the bacon crisps up and releases its fat.
- Cook the Onions: Peel and slice the onions into 3-4mm (⅛”) thick rounds. Add the onions to the pan with the bacon and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. The moisture from the onions will help lift the bacon bits from the pan, adding flavour.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice the potatoes and carrots into 3-4mm thick pieces, using a mandolin for speed. Cut the corned beef into 5mm thick strips.
- Grease the Baking Dish: Grease a 20cm x 15cm (8″ x 6″) baking dish with cooking oil or butter to prevent sticking.
- Layer the Dish: Start with a layer of sliced potatoes in the bottom of the dish, season with black pepper, then add a layer of sliced carrots, followed by half of the fried bacon and onion mixture, and a layer of corned beef. Repeat with another layer, finishing with a final layer of sliced potatoes on top.
- Prepare the Stock: Dissolve the OXO cubes in 500ml (2 cups) of boiling water, then stir in the Marmite until it dissolves completely.
- Assemble the Dish: Carefully pour the stock into the casserole dish, covering the layers, almost filling the dish. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for 90 minutes.
- Crisp the Top: After 90 minutes, remove the foil, increase the oven temperature to 200°C (400°F), and dot the top layer of potatoes with butter. Return the dish to the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top layer of potatoes crisps up.
- Serve: Let the panacalty sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy this hearty, comforting dish!
Recipe Tips
- Use a Mandolin for Slicing: A mandolin makes slicing the potatoes, carrots, and onions quick and even, ensuring they cook uniformly and blend better with the flavours.
- Crisp the Top Layer: Don’t skip the step of dotting the top layer with butter and crisping it in the oven. It adds a delicious, golden crunch to the dish.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan with Bacon: Fry the bacon in batches if needed. Overcrowding the pan will prevent it from crisping up properly.
- Layer Well for Even Cooking: Ensure you evenly layer the ingredients in the baking dish for consistent cooking. This helps everything cook properly and ensures each bite has the perfect balance of flavours.
- Rest Before Serving: Let the dish sit for 5-10 minutes after cooking. This helps the flavours settle and makes it easier to serve.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Store leftover panacalty in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Store leftover panacalty in a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat .
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers panacalty in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes, until piping hot. You can also microwave individual portions for 2-3 minutes, but the oven will keep the top crispy.
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 744
- Total Fat: 53g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Cholesterol: 176mg
- Sodium: 2,487mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 19g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 46g
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Hairy Bikers Panacalty Recipe
Description
This delicious Hairy Bikers Panacalty is a quick and comforting meal packed with smoky bacon, tender vegetables, and rich corned beef. It’s an easy, hearty dish that you can make with simple ingredients, perfect for a family dinner. The crispy top layer of potatoes adds the perfect finishing touch!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the Bacon: Heat a 30cm (12″) frying pan over medium heat. Cut the bacon into 1cm (½”) thick strips and add it to the pan. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring regularly, until the bacon crisps up and releases its fat.
- Cook the Onions: Peel and slice the onions into 3-4mm (⅛”) thick rounds. Add the onions to the pan with the bacon and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. The moisture from the onions will help lift the bacon bits from the pan, adding flavour.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice the potatoes and carrots into 3-4mm thick pieces, using a mandolin for speed. Cut the corned beef into 5mm thick strips.
- Grease the Baking Dish: Grease a 20cm x 15cm (8″ x 6″) baking dish with cooking oil or butter to prevent sticking.
- Layer the Dish: Start with a layer of sliced potatoes in the bottom of the dish, season with black pepper, then add a layer of sliced carrots, followed by half of the fried bacon and onion mixture, and a layer of corned beef. Repeat with another layer, finishing with a final layer of sliced potatoes on top.
- Prepare the Stock: Dissolve the OXO cubes in 500ml (2 cups) of boiling water, then stir in the Marmite until it dissolves completely.
- Assemble the Dish: Carefully pour the stock into the casserole dish, covering the layers, almost filling the dish. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for 90 minutes.
- Crisp the Top: After 90 minutes, remove the foil, increase the oven temperature to 200°C (400°F), and dot the top layer of potatoes with butter. Return the dish to the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top layer of potatoes crisps up.
- Serve: Let the panacalty sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy this hearty, comforting dish!
Notes
- Use a Mandolin for Slicing: A mandolin makes slicing the potatoes, carrots, and onions quick and even, ensuring they cook uniformly and blend better with the flavours.
- Crisp the Top Layer: Don’t skip the step of dotting the top layer with butter and crisping it in the oven. It adds a delicious, golden crunch to the dish.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan with Bacon: Fry the bacon in batches if needed. Overcrowding the pan will prevent it from crisping up properly.
- Layer Well for Even Cooking: Ensure you evenly layer the ingredients in the baking dish for consistent cooking. This helps everything cook properly and ensures each bite has the perfect balance of flavours.
- Rest Before Serving: Let the dish sit for 5-10 minutes after cooking. This helps the flavours settle and makes it easier to serve.
Hairy Bikers Panacalty Recipe