Beef + Broccoli

Beef + Broccoli

This easy Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner! With tender beef, savory sauce, and a healthy serving of broccoli, it’s a family-friendly meal that’s packed with flavor. The slow cooker does all the work, leaving you with a delicious meal with minimal prep time.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 2.5-3.5 hours on high or 6 hours on low | Total Time: 2.5-3.5 hours (or 6 hours for low cook) | Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 lb beef chuck roast, sliced into strips

1 cup beef broth

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1/3 cup brown sugar

Just under 1 tbsp sesame oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

For thickening sauce:

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/4 cup sauce

For the broccoli:

Frozen broccoli (about 2 cups)

Directions

1. Prepare the Beef: Slice the beef chuck roast into thin strips and place it in the slow cooker.
2. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Pour the sauce over the beef in the slow cooker and stir to combine.
3. Cook the Beef: Cook on high for 2.5-3.5 hours or on low for 6 hours.
4. Thicken the Sauce (1 Hour Before Done): About 1 hour before the beef is done cooking, mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of the sauce from the slow cooker until smooth. Add this mixture back into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
5. Add Broccoli (30 Minutes Before Done): About 30 minutes before serving, add the frozen broccoli to the slow cooker and stir it in. Let it cook until tender and the sauce is thickened.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve over rice: Spoon the beef and broccoli over steamed rice for a satisfying meal.
• Serve with noodles: For a different take, serve this dish over your favorite noodles like ramen or rice noodles.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Effortless: Let the slow cooker do all the work, making this recipe a hassle-free dinner option.
• Flavor-packed: The combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil gives this dish a savory and slightly sweet flavor that’s irresistible.
• Healthy: With beef and broccoli, this dish provides a great source of protein and veggies in one meal.

Enjoy this Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli as a quick and easy meal that’s sure to satisfy your taste buds with minimal effort!