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Homemade Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli

Homemade Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli

Juicy, tender beef and crisp broccoli slow cooked in a rich, savory sauce—this comforting dish is perfect for busy nights or when you need a warm hug in a bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Final Cooking Time with Broccoli 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs flank steak or chuck steak, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups broccoli florets added at the end
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 cup beef broth
Slurry
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water
  • 2 tbsp water for slurry

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Slice the beef thinly against the grain.
  2. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and beef broth.
  3. Add beef and sauce mixture into the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  4. 30 minutes before serving, add broccoli florets to the slow cooker.
  5. Mix cornstarch and water into a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
  6. Serve hot over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.

Notes

You can brown the beef beforehand for added flavor. Add bell peppers or carrots for extra veggies. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.