Description
Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli is a delicious and effortless dish that combines tender beef and fresh broccoli in a savory-sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe allows the slow cooker to work its magic while you focus on other tasks. With rich flavors and minimal prep time, this comforting meal is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner that is both hearty and budget-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef flank steak, thinly sliced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
- Slice the beef flank steak into thin strips (or cut chuck into cubes) and chop broccoli if desired.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, garlic, and ginger; stir well.
- Place sliced beef in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Top with broccoli florets.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. If using cornstarch, mix with cold water and add during the last hour of cooking to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot over cooked 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: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg