Description
This Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef simmered in a savory sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic, combined with perfectly cooked broccoli. It’s an easy, hands-off slow cooker meal perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner served over white rice.
Ingredients
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Beef and Sauce
- 2 pounds sirloin steak or boneless beef chuck roast, sliced thin
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Thickener
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons water
Vegetables
- 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen broccoli florets
To Serve
- Cooked white rice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce and beef: In the insert of a 6 quart crock pot, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic until well combined. Add the thinly sliced beef to the liquid and toss to coat evenly.
- Cook the beef: Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 5 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and infused with the savory sauce.
- Make the thickening slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth and free of lumps. Pour this mixture into the crock pot, stirring well to combine with the cooking juices.
- Add broccoli and finish cooking: Spread the frozen broccoli florets over the beef and sauce in the crock pot, gently stirring to incorporate. Cover with the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low to cook the broccoli and thicken the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the beef and broccoli mixture hot over cooked white rice if desired. Enjoy your flavorful, slow-cooked meal!
Notes
- For best results, slice the beef thinly across the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Low sodium soy sauce helps control the salt content.
- You can substitute fresh broccoli florets if preferred; add them at the same step and adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Serving with steamed white rice balances the meal and soaks up the delicious sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
