Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli Recipe
This Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli recipe features tender strips of beef chuck slow-cooked in a savory homemade sauce with garlic and sesame oil, combined with crisp-tender broccoli florets. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness from dark brown sugar and an easy preparation, this comforting dish is ideal for busy weeknights served over white rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American-Chinese
Ingredients
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Beef and Sauce
- 1 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into ¼-inch strips
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Vegetables
- 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets (about 3 cups)
Optional Garnishes
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup low-sodium beef broth, ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ⅓ cup dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 3 teaspoons minced garlic until fully combined.
- Prepare the beef: Place 1 ½ pounds of boneless beef chuck roast strips into a 4-7-quart slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
- Slow cook the beef: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 2.5 to 3.5 hours until the beef is tender.
- Thicken the sauce: About 1 hour before the cooking time ends, remove ¼ cup of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker. Whisk it together with 2 tablespoons cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Gradually stir this mixture back into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Add broccoli: In the final 30 minutes of cooking, add the frozen broccoli florets to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and continue cooking. For softer broccoli, partially thaw before adding or add during the last 45 to 60 minutes of cooking.
- Serve: Once done, garnish the beef and broccoli with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over cooked white rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Using low-sodium beef broth and soy sauce helps control the sodium content.
- Adjust broccoli cooking time to your preferred tenderness: add earlier for softer texture or later for crisp-tender.
- Feel free to substitute beef chuck with flank steak or sirloin, but adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can double the recipe by using a larger slow cooker and adjusting cooking time slightly.
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