Description
Make dinner a breeze with this delicious Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish combines tender beef with crisp broccoli in a savory-sweet sauce that’s sure to please the whole family. With minimal effort, you can create a hearty meal that pairs perfectly with rice or noodles, making it versatile for any table. Enjoy the delightful flavors and textures while savoring a comforting homemade dinner that feels like a treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef flank steak (or chuck roast, cubed)
- 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
- Slice the beef thinly or cube if using chuck. Chop the broccoli into florets.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, garlic, and ginger.
- Place sliced beef in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it to coat thoroughly. Add broccoli on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
- For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water and add to the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg