Farm Style Stew

This rustic slow cooker stew takes a handful of honest ingredients and turns them into something deeply satisfying. Beef cubes get seasoned with paprika and seasoned salt before slow-cooking all day with thick-cut zucchini, creating a broth that’s rich and savory from the steak sauce base.

What sets this apart from your typical beef stew is the combination of zucchini and sweet corn stirred in at the end. The zucchini melts down during those long hours, thickening the broth naturally, while the corn adds pops of sweetness against the savory beef.

The cornstarch slurry at the finish pulls everything together into a glossy, spoonable sauce that clings to every chunk of meat.

Kitchen Tips

• Cut your beef and zucchini into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly
• Don’t skip the cornstarch step at the end. Dissolving it in cold water first prevents lumps and gives the stew body
• The stew tastes even better the next day after the flavors meld overnight in the fridge
• Use a bold steak sauce like A1 for the most flavor

Variations

• Swap zucchini for yellow squash or add both for a colorful mix
• Stir in diced potatoes or carrots at the start for a more traditional stew
• Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or red wine for deeper flavor