Description
A delicious and easy slow cooker recipe for beef and broccoli, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef flank steak, thinly sliced (or 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1–2 tbsp cold water (for cornstarch slurry if using)
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the beef, broccoli, soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, garlic, and ginger.
- If using cornstarch, mix it with cold water to create a slurry and add it to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
- For best results, use beef chuck for slow cooking.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar based on your sweetness preference.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli, Beef and Broccoli Recipe, Slow Cooker Recipe