Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli, a dish that combines tender beef with fresh broccoli, all enveloped in a savory-sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe requires minimal preparation and lets your slow cooker do all the work. With its rich flavors and comforting texture, it’s sure to please the whole family. Serve it over rice or with noodles for a satisfying meal that feels gourmet yet is effortlessly simple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef flank steak (or chuck roast)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain. Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, minced garlic, and grated ginger; mix well.
- Layer sliced beef in the slow cooker, pour the sauce over it, and add broccoli on top.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or high for about 3 hours until the beef is tender.
- For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry and stir it in during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg