Description
Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli is a delightful, hassle-free meal that combines tender beef and vibrant broccoli in a savory soy sauce. This dish fills your home with an irresistible aroma, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, sliced against the grain
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (dark preferred)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup water or beef broth
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the beef and chopping the broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, and water/broth until smooth.
- Place the beef in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Add broccoli on top without stirring.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry and stir it into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg