Crock-Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Asian-inspired beef and broccoli in a savory-sweet sauce cooked in a slow cooker. Serve over rice or noodles and top with sesame seeds.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 206kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ pound flank steak or stewing beef sliced thin
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup beef broth or beef stock
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 11 ounces broccoli florets
Optional for serving:
- Cooked rice or noodles
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Add the sliced beef, diced onion, garlic, beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and ginger to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours, until the beef is tender.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to form a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Add the broccoli florets during the final 30 minutes of cooking. Stir to coat the broccoli florets in the sauce. Cover and continue cooking until the broccoli is tender but still vibrant.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles and top with sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 654mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg