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Hairy Bikers Panacalty

A traditional North East England comfort bake made with layers of sliced potatoes, onions, and corned beef, slow-baked to golden perfection.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: British, Northern English
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Panacalty
  • 3 large potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 340 g corned beef, cubed
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 250 ml beef stock
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Mandoline or knife
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly butter a baking dish.
  2. Slice potatoes and onions thinly for even layers.
  3. Sauté onions in butter and olive oil until golden.
  4. Layer potatoes, onions, and corned beef, seasoning each layer.
  5. Pour beef stock and Worcestershire sauce evenly over layers.
  6. Cover and bake 45 minutes, then uncover and bake until crisp, about 20 minutes more.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

A hearty, old-fashioned Northern dish that’s perfect for chilly days.