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Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Make easy Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli! This simple recipe features tender beef and broccoli in a savory-sweet sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

Here’s the complete list of ingredients, with precise measurements:

  • 1.5 lbs beef flank steak, thinly sliced (Strongly consider substituting 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes for better results with slow cooking)
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • Cooked rice, for serving
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • (Implied: 1-2 tbsp cold water for cornstarch slurry if using)

These quantities create a good amount of sauce for the beef and broccoli.

Slice beef thinly against the grain for best results if using flank steak

Instructions

Let’s walk through this easy slow cooker process, keeping the beef choice in mind:

1. Combine Beef and Sauce in Slow Cooker:

  • Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain (or use cubed chuck roast).
  • In the insert of your slow cooker, combine the sliced beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  • Stir everything together well to ensure the beef is evenly coated with the sauce ingredients.

2. Cook the Beef:

  • Cover the slow cooker securely with the lid.
  • Cook on the LOW heat setting for 4-5 hours OR on the HIGH heat setting for 2-3 hours. This timing is appropriate for flank steak to just cook through, but may not fully tenderize chuck. If using chuck roast, cook on LOW for 6-8 hours until tender. The goal is tender beef.

3. Add Broccoli and Thicken Sauce (Optional):

  • About 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the broccoli florets to the slow cooker. Stir gently to incorporate them into the sauce.
  • (Optional Thickening): If you desire a thicker sauce, whisk the 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir this slurry into the liquid in the slow cooker.

4. Finish Cooking:

  • Replace the lid and continue cooking for the final 30 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender-crisp and the sauce has thickened slightly (if using cornstarch).

5. Serve:

  • Serve the hot Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli immediately over cooked rice.
  • Garnish generously with sesame seeds before serving.

An easy way to get Beef and Broccoli flavors simmering

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/slow-cooker-beef-and-broccoli/