Description
Embrace the comforting ease of this Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe, a standout dish in Crockpot Recipes Quick And Easy and a perfect Dinner Idea Crockpot. Tender slices of beef blend with vibrant broccoli in a delightful Crockpot Entree Recipe that’s both budget-friendly and simple to prepare, making it a favorite among Quick Easy Healthy Crockpot Meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef flank steak, thinly sliced
- 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
- Place the sliced beef into the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Pour this mixture over the beef, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Set the slow cooker on low for 4 hours or until the beef is tender.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets.
- If desired, mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry and stir it into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Stir to ensure everything is combined and coated with the sauce.
- Serve over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Consider substituting beef chuck for better results with slow cooking.
- Use fresh broccoli for best texture; add frozen later if used.
- Adjust soy sauce or brown sugar to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hrs
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli, Crockpot Recipes Quick And Easy, Dinner Idea Crockpot