Description
Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli: A Stress-Free Weeknight Staple offers tender beef, vibrant broccoli, and a rich savory sauce made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
2 pounds Boneless Beef Chuck Roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
½ cup Soy Sauce (low sodium)
½ cup Beef Broth
¼ cup Brown Sugar (packed)
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, minced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Cold Water
12-16 ounces Frozen Broccoli Florets
½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Sesame Seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Trim excess fat and cut into uniform 1-inch cubes
- Sear (Optional, but Recommended): Brown the beef cubes in a skillet over medium-high heat
- Whisk the Sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Pour sauce over beef in the slow cooker and stir gently
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until tender
- Add Broccoli & Thicken Sauce: Prepare cornstarch slurry and add broccoli 30-60 minutes before serving
- Stir & Finish: Stir in slurry and continue cooking until sauce is thickened
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds if desired
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Consider adding different vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American