Description
A comforting and easy Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe featuring tender slow-cooked beef slices in a savory, slightly sweet sauce paired with tender broccoli florets. Perfect for a hands-off dinner served over warm white rice.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Vegetables and Serving
- 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen broccoli florets
- Cooked white rice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce and beef: In the insert of a 6 quart crock pot, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic until well combined. Add the sliced beef into the liquid and toss to evenly coat all pieces.
- Slow cook the beef: Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 5 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and infused with the sauce flavors.
- Make the thickening slurry: When the beef is done cooking, whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth to create a slurry that will thicken the sauce.
- Add thickener and broccoli: Pour the cornstarch mixture into the crock pot and stir well to combine. Then add the frozen broccoli on top of the beef and sauce, gently stirring to incorporate without breaking up the broccoli too much. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes to cook the broccoli through and thicken the sauce.
- Serve: Spoon the beef and broccoli mixture over warm cooked white rice and enjoy a comforting, flavorful meal.
Notes
- For best results, slice beef thinly to ensure quick, even cooking and tender texture.
- You can substitute frozen broccoli with fresh broccoli; just add it in the last 20-25 minutes of cooking to avoid overcooking.
- Adjust the brown sugar amount to control sweetness level according to your preference.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to keep sodium content moderate; regular soy sauce will make the dish saltier.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of beef broth if sauce thickens too much.
