Description
A comforting and flavorful Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli recipe featuring tender strips of beef simmered in a savory garlic soy sauce with crisp-tender broccoli florets, all made effortlessly in a slow cooker for a delicious, hands-off meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef & Sauce
- 1 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into ¼-inch strips
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
Thickening Agent
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Vegetables
- 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets (about 3 cups)
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup low-sodium beef broth, ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ⅓ cup dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 3 teaspoons minced garlic until well combined to create a flavorful base.
- Add beef and sauce to slow cooker: Place 1 ½ pounds of the sliced beef chuck roast into a 4-7 quart slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef, tossing gently to thoroughly coat all the strips in the sauce.
- Cook beef on low heat: Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook the beef and sauce for 2.5 to 3.5 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and infused with the savory flavors.
- Thicken the sauce: About an hour before the cooking time ends, remove ¼ cup of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk this liquid together with 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth. Slowly pour this mixture back into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce, stirring as you add it.
- Add broccoli florets: During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the 12-ounce bag of frozen broccoli florets directly into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine. If you prefer the broccoli softer, partially thaw it before adding or add it earlier, about 45 minutes to 1 hour before the end of cooking.
- Finish and serve: Once done, optionally garnish the beef and broccoli with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation. Serve hot over white rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- This recipe delivers tender beef with a rich garlicky soy sauce and crisp-tender broccoli, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
- You can adjust the broccoli texture by timing its addition to the slow cooker as desired.
- For garnishing, green onions and sesame seeds add a nice fresh contrast and visual appeal.
- Serve with steamed white rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 934 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg
