Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli, an effortless dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This recipe features tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef paired with vibrant broccoli all enveloped in a savory-sweet sauce that highlights the best of Asian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef flank steak (or chuck roast)
- 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 against the grain for tenderness.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
- Layer sliced beef in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Top with broccoli florets.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours until beef is tender.
- For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry and stir in during the last half hour of cooking.
- Serve over warm rice, garnished with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg