Beef Stew Ninja Foodi Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme [Optional]
• 1 tsp dried rosemary [Optional]
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved

Directions:

1. Turn your Ninja Foodi to the sauté function and add the olive oil.
2. Season the beef stew meat with salt and pepper. Coat the meat in flour and then brown in batches in the Ninja Foodi. Remove the meat and set aside.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the Ninja Foodi and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced carrots and celery and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, and add the thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Mix everything together.
6. Return the browned beef stew meat to the Ninja Foodi, along with any juices that may have accumulated. Add the halved baby potatoes.
7. Close the pressure cooker lid and turn the valve to the “seal” position. Set the Ninja Foodi to cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
8. When the cooking cycle is complete, do a quick release of the pressure.
9. Open the lid and remove the bay leaf. Turn the Ninja Foodi to the sauté function and cook for another 5-10 minutes to thicken the stew.

Note:

You can also cook the beef stew using the slow cook function of your Ninja Foodi. Simply combine all the ingredients in the pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

You can also substitute making a homemade beef stew base with one of several store-bought beef stew bases available that can make preparing beef stew quicker and easier. If I use a store-bought base I skip flouring the meat and just toss everything in! Here are a few options:

1. Better than Bouillon Beef Base: This concentrated paste is made from roasted beef and beef broth, and can be used to add rich beef flavor to stews, soups, and gravies.
2. Knorr Beef Bouillon: This bouillon powder dissolves quickly in hot water, and can be used as a base for beef stews, as well as for seasoning other dishes like rice or pasta.
3. McCormick Beef Stew Seasoning Mix: This pre-measured seasoning mix contains a blend of herbs and spices that are commonly used in beef stews, including thyme, paprika, and bay leaves.
4. Campbell’s Beef Stew Slow Cooker Sauce: This pre-made sauce contains a blend of beef broth, red wine, and spices, and can be poured over beef and vegetables in a slow cooker to make a flavorful and easy beef stew.
5. Pacific Foods Organic Beef Bone Broth: This ready-to-use bone broth is made from slow-simmered beef bones, and can be used as a base for beef stews, or as a nutrient-rich ingredient in other dishes like risottos or sauces.

Note that while these pre-made bases can be convenient, they may contain higher amounts of sodium and other additives than homemade beef stew made from scratch. It’s always a good idea to read the ingredients list and nutrition label before purchasing.