This delicious Bobby Flay-inspired beef stew is a hearty, comforting meal that’s simple to make with everyday ingredients. Perfect for a chilly evening, it’s loaded with tender beef, creamy potatoes, and vibrant veggies, all simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. Easily adaptable to your pantry staples, this quick-prep dish is a family favorite for good reason!
Recipe Ingredients:
- 2 pounds stewing beef trimmed and cubed
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 6 cups beef broth
- ½ cup red wine optional
- 1 pound potatoes peeled and cubed
- 4 carrots cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 ribs celery cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 sprig fresh
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or as needed
- 2 tablespoons water or as needed
- ¾ cup peas
How To Make Beef Stew?
- Toss the beef in seasoning and flour mixture: In a bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat the beef cubes thoroughly in this mixture.
- Brown the beef and onions: Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and onions, cooking until the beef is browned on all sides and the onions are softened.
- Deglaze the pot with liquid: Pour in the beef broth and red wine (if using), scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits for added flavor.
- Add the vegetables and seasoning: Stir in the potatoes, carrots, celery, tomato paste, and rosemary. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 1–1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Thicken the stew with a slurry: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually stir this into the boiling stew, adding a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached (you may not need all the slurry).
- Add the peas and finish cooking: Stir in the peas and let the stew simmer for another 5–10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the beef stew hot, alongside crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
Recipe Tips:
- Pat the beef dry before coating in flour: This helps the flour stick better and creates a beautiful crust when browning, adding extra flavor to the stew.
- Brown in batches for best results: Overcrowding the pot can steam the beef instead of browning it. Work in small batches to get a nice caramelized sear.
- Use room-temperature beef broth: Adding cold broth can slow the cooking process and lower the stew’s temperature. Warm or room-temperature broth keeps the cooking consistent.
- Simmer gently for tender beef: Cook on low heat for at least an hour, allowing the beef to break down and become melt-in-your-mouth tender. High heat can make it tough.
- Add cornstarch slurry gradually: Thicken the stew a little at a time. Stir constantly as you pour to avoid lumps and ensure the perfect consistency.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: First, let the leftover beef stew cool to room temperature. Transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Allow the beef stew to cool completely before placing it in a freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, transfer the stew to the fridge overnight
- Reheat: Place the beef stew in a microwave-safe container, cover loosely, and heat on medium power in 2-minute intervals, stirring in between, until hot.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 235
- Total Fat: 10.15g
- Saturated Fat: 3.72g
- Cholesterol: 57mg
- Sodium: 508mg
- Potassium: 623mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17.03g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.6g
- Sugars: 3.02g
- Protein: 18.49g
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Bobby Flay Beef Stew
Description
This delicious Bobby Flay-inspired beef stew is a hearty, comforting meal that’s simple to make with everyday ingredients. Perfect for a chilly evening, it’s loaded with tender beef, creamy potatoes, and vibrant veggies, all simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. Easily adaptable to your pantry staples, this quick-prep dish is a family favorite for good reason!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Toss the beef in seasoning and flour mixture: In a bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat the beef cubes thoroughly in this mixture.
- Brown the beef and onions: Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and onions, cooking until the beef is browned on all sides and the onions are softened.
- Deglaze the pot with liquid: Pour in the beef broth and red wine (if using), scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits for added flavor.
- Add the vegetables and seasoning: Stir in the potatoes, carrots, celery, tomato paste, and rosemary. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 1–1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Thicken the stew with a slurry: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually stir this into the boiling stew, adding a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached (you may not need all the slurry).
- Add the peas and finish cooking: Stir in the peas and let the stew simmer for another 5–10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the beef stew hot, alongside crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
Notes
- Pat the beef dry before coating in flour: This helps the flour stick better and creates a beautiful crust when browning, adding extra flavor to the stew.
- Brown in batches for best results: Overcrowding the pot can steam the beef instead of browning it. Work in small batches to get a nice caramelized sear.
- Use room-temperature beef broth: Adding cold broth can slow the cooking process and lower the stew’s temperature. Warm or room-temperature broth keeps the cooking consistent.
- Simmer gently for tender beef: Cook on low heat for at least an hour, allowing the beef to break down and become melt-in-your-mouth tender. High heat can make it tough.
- Add cornstarch slurry gradually: Thicken the stew a little at a time. Stir constantly as you pour to avoid lumps and ensure the perfect consistency.