The Bear hooked us right from the start with its intense story and incredible performances, winning several awards. It follows Carmy Berzatto (played by Jeremy Allen White), a fine-dining chef who returns to Chicago to revive his late brother Michael’s business.
Carmy’s mission is to blend his high-end culinary skills with the traditional recipes of the family business. Throughout the series, now streaming on Disney+, we watch them tackle both culinary and personal challenges.
5 Recipes from The Bear You Can Make at Home
One thing that also grabbed our attention in The Bear is the mouth-watering dishes they feature. Jeremy Allen White even worked in various kitchens across the US to bring authenticity to his role. We couldn’t help but crave these dishes, so we put together a small recipe collection inspired by the series, guiding you step-by-step.
Omelet
This delicious dish from the second season’s penultimate episode is a must-try. Its creamy filling and crispy finish made it go viral on social media. Here’s a recipe to get that perfect omelet.
Ingredients:
- For the omelet:
- 3 eggs
- Salt to taste
- For cooking:
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- Option 1: Boursin cheese filling:
- 50 g Boursin cheese, placed in a piping bag
- Option 2: Boursin cheese substitute (mix and place in a piping bag):
- 50 g cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley
- Pepper to taste
- To garnish:
- Hand-mashed cream-and-onion fries
- Fresh chopped chives
Preparation:
- Place a fine sieve over a medium bowl. Crack the eggs and let the contents fall into the colander. Use a fork to mix the eggs in the colander so they pass into the bowl, discarding any bits of white that don’t pass.
- Add salt to the eggs and mix well.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of butter and spread it around the pan with a spatula.
- Pour the eggs into the center of the pan and use the spatula to mix them in circular motions, like making scrambled eggs. When the eggs begin to set, spread them out in a flat layer.
- After 1-2 minutes, when the base is set but the top is still moist, use the piping bag to make a line of cheese in the center of the omelet.
- Immediately after adding the cheese, use the spatula to lift the edges of the omelet off the pan and quickly roll it up before the cheese melts too much. Transfer to a plate seam-side down.
- Rub a little more butter on the outside of the omelet.
- Serve with crushed fries and chopped chives on top.
Spaghetti Pomodoro
This classic recipe is essential in The Bear and perfect for our taste buds. Here’s how to make it like they do in the series.
Ingredients:
- 400 g spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 800 g crushed tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add the basil leaves and cooked spaghetti to the sauce. Mix well so the pasta is well coated.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Chicago-Style Hot Dogs
The Bear showcases some iconic Chicago foods, including their famous hot dogs. Here’s how you can make them at home.
Ingredients:
- Sausages
- Yellow mustard
- Green relish
- Tomato
- Yellow onion
- Pickle spear
- Celery salt
- Green peppers
- Poppy seed buns
- Potatoes
Preparation:
For the hot dogs:
- Chop the onion into small cubes and cut the tomato into half-moons.
- Boil the sausages in salted water.
- Steam the hot dog buns by placing a metal strainer over the pot where you boil the sausages to create a steamer basket.
- Add all the ingredients to the hot dogs and sprinkle celery salt on top.
For the potatoes:
- Cut the potatoes into slices.
- Boil the potato slices in salted water.
- Drain them and place them on a baking sheet.
- Put the potatoes in the freezer while you heat the oil.
- Fill a pot halfway with oil and heat it well.
- Fry the potatoes until golden brown and season with salt.
Chocolate Cake
This chocolate cake from The Bear is a must-try for all chocolate lovers. While we wait for a chance to visit the Chicago café that inspired it, let’s try making it at home.
Ingredients:
- 200 g wheat flour
- 200 g sugar
- 75 g cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 240 ml milk
- 120 ml vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 240 ml boiling water
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease and flour two 20cm cake tins.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Add the boiling water and mix. The batter will be very liquid.
- Divide the batter between the two prepared tins.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the tins for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate with your favorite frosting.
Braised Short Ribs
This dish became a fan favorite, inspiring many to try making it at home and share their results on social media. Here’s how you can make these delicious short ribs.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 kg short beef ribs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery sticks, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs of rosemary
- 4 sprigs of thyme
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 160°C.
- Season the ribs with salt and pepper. In a large oven-safe pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the ribs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until golden brown.
- Add the red wine and let it reduce by half.
- Add the beef broth, rosemary, and thyme. Return the ribs to the pot.
- Cover and bake for 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender.
- Serve the ribs with their sauce and accompany with mashed potatoes.
These recipes are inspired by The Bear and are sure to bring some of that series’ delicious charm into your kitchen. Enjoy cooking and eating!