Beef and Broccoli Crock Pot
Get ready for a flavor-packed family favorite with this Beef and Broccoli Crock Pot recipe, a simple yet satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender slices of beef chuck or flank steak are slow-cooked in a savory sauce made of beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture infused with rich, umami flavors. A cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce becomes irresistibly silky, while fresh broccoli florets are added in the final cooking stage for a perfectly crisp-tender bite. This hands-off slow cooker recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and delivers a hearty, homemade meal that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles. Garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, it’s a delicious one-pot wonder that’s both comforting and nutritious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Beef chuck or flank steak
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Slice the beef into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick, and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
Place the sliced beef in the Crock Pot, then pour the sauce mixture over it. Stir to ensure the beef is evenly coated.
Cover and cook on low heat for 5 hours or on high heat for 3 hours, until the beef is tender.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until a smooth slurry forms. Stir the slurry into the Crock Pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce.
Add the broccoli florets to the Crock Pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Stir to coat them in the sauce and allow them to cook until tender yet crisp.
Once cooking is complete, serve the beef and broccoli over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.0 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.2 g | 261% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 510 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 629 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.6 g | ||
| Protein | 164.2 g | 328% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 2136 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
