beef stew help

I am making beef stew, directions on McCormack packet said to flour
the beef cubes and then brown on all sides.  I did that but I'm afraid
it is going to have the sticky coating on the beef cubes.  I did that
years ago and I remember now (too latr) that it was gross.   Does that
happen from not browning all sides well?  Is there any way to salvage
it? Any suggestion appreciated.
Thanks