Description

This Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe is a delicious and easy slow cooker meal that features tender slices of beef simmered in a savory soy-based sauce with garlic, brown sugar, and sesame oil, combined with healthy frozen broccoli florets. Perfectly paired with steamed white rice, this comforting dish requires minimal prep and delivers authentic flavors with a hands-off cooking method.

Ingredients

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Beef and Sauce

2 pounds sirloin steak or boneless beef chuck roast, sliced thin
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced

Thickening Mixture

4 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons water

Add-ins

1 bag (12 ounces) frozen broccoli florets

Optional Serving

Cooked white rice, for serving

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Instructions

Prepare the sauce: In the insert of a 6-quart crock pot (slow cooker), whisk together beef broth, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic until well combined.
Add the beef: Place the thinly sliced beef into the sauce mixture, tossing gently to coat all pieces evenly. Cover the crock pot with its lid.
Cook the beef: Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook the beef mixture for 5 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the beef to become tender.
Mix cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth. Pour this slurry into the crock pot and stir gently to incorporate it evenly, which will help thicken the sauce.
Add broccoli and finish cooking: Add the frozen broccoli florets on top of the beef and sauce, gently stir to combine. Cover with lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes until the broccoli is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Serve: Spoon the beef and broccoli mixture over warm cooked white rice, if desired. Enjoy this comforting slow-cooked meal!

Notes

You can use either sirloin steak or boneless beef chuck roast depending on your preference; both work well in slow cooking.
Low sodium soy sauce helps control sodium levels without compromising flavor.
For thicker sauce, you can adjust the cornstarch quantity slightly to your liking.
Frozen broccoli is convenient and cooks perfectly in the slow cooker during the final 30 minutes.
Serve with steamed white rice or substitute with brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier twist.
Make sure to slice the beef thinly for even cooking and tenderness.