Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
A comforting family favorite, this Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli features tender beef and vibrant broccoli in a rich, savory sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if tamari is used instead of soy sauce)
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, sliced into thin strips
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 cups frozen broccoli florets
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
- Add the sliced beef into the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over it, tossing gently to combine.
- Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 5-6 hours.
- Thicken the sauce: Mix 4 tablespoons of the sauce with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and stir back into the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Add the frozen broccoli during the last 30 minutes to keep it vibrant and crisp.
- Serve the beef and broccoli over a bed of fluffy cooked rice.
Notes
Can be customized with various vegetables and spice levels; excellent for meal prep and potlucks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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