Ultimate Jamie Oliver Beef Stew Recipe

Jamie Oliver beef stew is a classic British dish, perfect for winter. This hearty dish is made with beef, carrots, and onions, then simmered in rich gravy. While it may take some time to prepare, this stew is well worth the effort and will become a family favorite.

If you’re a diehard fan of the stew but wish to tweak the recipe, try adding roasted red bell peppers or roasted sweet potatoes for a different flavor. You can also use bone-in beef stew meat, and if you want to make the stew spicier, add cayenne pepper to kick it up, or add a can of black beans to make it heartier.

The recipe below will guide you through making Jamie Oliver’s beef stew. We have also shared our thoughts on its taste and texture. We’ll also answer a few frequently asked questions about the dish, so you can be sure you’re making it just the way Jamie intended.

Expert Tips That I Recommend 

• Cook the beef in batches to help it brown properly. Avoid overcrowding to prevent the beef from undercooking.
• You can scrape out browned bits from the pan after the beef has been cooked. These bits add an incredible flavor to the stew.
• Make sure the beef is properly dried before you coat it with flour.
  a flavorful crust and adds deeper flavor.
• Cut all the beef into equal portions so that it cooks properly.

Recipe Variation for Different Diets 

• Gluten-Free: Replace all-purpose flour with arrowroot powder. Make sure the sauce is gluten-free.
• Keto-Free: Use xanthan gum instead of flour. Replace carrots with radishes and add red wine in moderation. 

Storing And Reheating This Recipe

Storing

• When the recipe is ready, let it cool down completely, then transfer it to an airtight container. Refrigerate it and enjoy later.
• You can also freeze it in small portions. Transfer it to a freezer-safe container and remove air from it before sealing.

Reheating

• You can reheat the beef stew on the stovetop. Add the desired portion to a pan and heat for 10-15 minutes. Adjust the thickness by adding a splash of broth. 
• You can also reheat in the microwave. Just add stew to a microwave-safe bowl. Cover it loosely and heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring in between if required; heat in intervals.

What To Serve With This Recipe 

Enjoy the Jamie Oliver Beef Stew with crusty, buttery garlic bread or dinner rolls. Creamy baked potatoes are also a great addition to your stew for their rich, satisfying flavor. You can enjoy it with Iced tea or ginger ale with little fuss.

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Jamie Oliver Beef Stew Recipe

Jamie Oliver Beef Stew is a classic dish, perfect for winter weather. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.

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• Prep15 minutes mins
• Cook3 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
• Extra
• Total3 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
• Serves4
• Calories140kcal

Ingredients

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• 1 Onion
• 2 Parsnips
• 4 Carrots
• ½ Butternut Squash
• 1 handful Jerusalem Artichokes (optional)
• 2 sprigs Fresh Sage
• Olive Oil
• 1 knob Unsalted Butter
• 800 g Stewing teak or Beef Skirt cut into 5cm pieces
• Plain Flour
• 500 g small Potatoes
• 2 Tablespoons Tomato Purée
• ½ bottle Red Wine
• 285 ml Organic Beef or Vegetable Stock
• 1 Lemon
• 2 sprigs fresh Rosemary
• 1 clove Garlic

Equipment

• Oven
• Casserole Pan
• Bowl
• Plate
• Knife
• Chopping Board

Method

• Set your oven to 160°C / 300°F / gas 2.
• Chop the onion, quarter the carrots and parsnips, and dice the squash and artichokes (if using). Pick the sage leaves
• Heat oil and butter in a casserole pan over medium heat. Fry the onion and sage for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Then toss the meat in a little seasoned flour, then add it to the pan with the vegetables, tomato purée, wine, and stock.
• Bring to a boil, cover, and transfer to the oven. Bake for 3 or 4 hours, until the meat easily pulls apart with a fork.
• Lower the oven to 110°C / 225°F / gas ¼ to hold the stew until ready to eat.
• Mix together finely chopped garlic, rosemary, and lemon zest. Ladle the stew into bowls, sprinkle the fresh garnish on top, and serve with warm bread and red wine.

Recipe notes

Nutrition

per serving

• 140kcalCalories
• 34gCarbs
• 3gProtein
• 1gFat
• 8gFibre
• 10gSugar
• 55mgSodium

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Conclusion

Who doesn’t love a good, warm, and hearty stew? Jamie Oliver’s Beef Stew is an easy meal that even novice cooks can whip up in no time.

So, if you want a cozy, comforting meal that will warm your heart and your belly, Jamie Oliver’s spicy beef stew is just the thing for you.