Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
A delicious Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe that's perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1.5 pounds boneless beef chuck roast cut into ¼-inch strips
- 12 ounces frozen broccoli florets about 3 cups
Sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.33 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic about 3 cloves
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Make the sauce by whisking 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 together in a medium bowl.
- Add 1 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck roast cut into ¼-inch strips to a 4-7-quart slow cooker and pour the sauce over, tossing the meat to fully coat it.
- Cook on LOW for 2.5-3.5 hours. About an hour before it is done, remove ¼ cup of the sauce and whisk it in a small bowl with 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Slowly stir this back into the slow cooker.
- At the final 30 minutes of cook time, add 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets to the slow cooker and stir to incorporate. Cover and cook.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired, and serve with white rice.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat on the stove over medium heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 934mgPotassium: 554mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 16IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 3mg
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