Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this easy Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe. Perfectly tender beef and vibrant broccoli are enveloped in a savory-sweet sauce that is sure to please the entire family. With minimal prep time, this dish allows you to set it and forget it, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that brings rich flavors and wholesome ingredients together effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef flank steak, thinly sliced (or beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch for thickening
Instructions
- Slice the beef into thin strips or cubes as needed.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, garlic, and ginger; stir well.
- Layer sliced beef in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture on top. Add broccoli florets.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
- For thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl, add at the end of cooking time, and cook uncovered for an additional 30 minutes on high.
- Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 657mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg