Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Easy Weeknight Dinner
Enjoy a flavorful slow cooker beef and broccoli that is perfect for an easy dinner or a weeknight meal. This family dinner recipe combines tender beef with crisp broccoli in a delicious garlic soy sauce, ideal for busy evenings. It’s one of the best beef recipes and slow cooker recipes you’ll try.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 portions 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Asian
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless beef chuck roast cut into ¼ inch strips against the grain
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.33 cup dark brown sugar reduce to ¼ cup for less sweetness
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tsp minced garlic about 3 fresh cloves
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 12 oz frozen broccoli florets about 3 cups
Instructions
- Combine the beef broth, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a medium bowl and whisk until fully mixed.
- Place the beef strips in the bottom of a 4 to 7-quart slow cooker and pour the sauce over the meat, tossing to coat evenly.
- Cook on the LOW setting for 2½ to 3½ hours until the beef is tender.
- About 1 hour before finishing, mix ¼ cup of the cooking liquid with the cornstarch in a small bowl and slowly stir it back into the slow cooker to thicken.
- In the final 30 minutes, add the frozen broccoli florets and stir well, then cover and finish cooking. For softer broccoli, add it 45 to 60 minutes before the end instead.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if you like, then serve hot over white rice.
Notes
- Pro tip: Brown the beef in a skillet for 4 to 5 minutes before slow cooking to boost flavor and reduce total cook time by about 1 hour
- For a spicy twist, add ½ tsp red pepper flakes to the sauce
- Keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days or freezer for 3 months
Nutrition
- Calories: 320