Description
Make your weeknight dinners a breeze with this Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe! This delightful dish features tender slices of beef flank steak or chuck, perfectly cooked with crisp broccoli in a savory-sweet sauce made from soy sauce and brown sugar. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, allowing you to enjoy deep flavors without the fuss. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply cooking for yourself, this easy recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef flank steak (or chuck), thinly sliced or 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
- Prepare the ingredients by slicing the beef and chopping the broccoli.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch (if using).
- Place sliced beef in the slow cooker and pour sauce mixture over it; add broccoli on top.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or high for about 3 hours until beef is tender.
- For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve over 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 (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg