Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
After a long day, there's nothing better than coming home to a warm, flavorful meal. Slow cooker beef and broccoli is the perfect solution—effortless, comforting, and full of rich, savory flavors.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Small Bowl
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 cups broccoli florets steamed or microwaved separately
- 3/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp cornstarch for thickening
Instructions
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness after slow cooking.
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and beef broth. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Place the beef into the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Stir well to ensure all slices are coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours until the beef is tender and fully infused with the sauce.
- In the last 30 minutes, mix cornstarch with a few tablespoons of cold water. Stir this slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Steam the broccoli separately and stir it into the slow cooker for about 5 minutes before serving to keep it vibrant and crisp.
Notes
Feel free to add a spicy kick with chili flakes or sriracha, or adjust the sweetness by lowering the sugar. You can even freeze leftovers for easy meals later!