Description
Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli is a comforting and delicious dish that brings the flavors of your favorite Asian restaurant straight to your home. This easy recipe features tender strips of beef and fresh broccoli enveloped in a savory-sweet sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. With minimal effort required, you can set this meal to cook while you go about your day. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a family gathering, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that pleases both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef flank steak (or beef chuck)
- 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
- Prepare the ingredients by slicing the beef into thin strips and rinsing the broccoli.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, garlic, and ginger; mix well.
- Layer sliced beef in the slow cooker, pour half of the sauce over it, then add broccoli on top followed by the remaining sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until beef is tender.
- For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry and stir in about 30 minutes before serving.
- 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 (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg