Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Description:

This Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli is a restaurant-quality dish made easily at home! Tender beef is slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce and paired with crisp-tender broccoli for a satisfying meal. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for the ultimate takeout-style dinner—all made in your slow cooker!

Ingredients:

For the Beef and Sauce:

700g (1.5 lbs) beef flank steak (thinly sliced)
240ml (1 cup) beef broth
120ml (½ cup) low-sodium soy sauce
75g (⅓ cup) brown sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil (30ml)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch (16g) + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)

For the Broccoli:

250g (2 cups) fresh broccoli florets

For Serving (Optional):

Cooked white rice or noodles
Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Beef and Sauce

Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain.
In the slow cooker, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
Add the beef to the sauce and stir to coat.

Step 2: Slow Cook the Beef

Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the beef is tender.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir it into the slow cooker.
Add the broccoli and stir to combine.
Cover and cook for another 20-30 minutes on high until the sauce thickens and the broccoli is tender.

Step 3: Serve and Enjoy

Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for extra flavor.

Nutrition (Per Serving, Makes 4 Servings):

Calories: 380 kcal
Carbohydrates: 32g
Protein: 32g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 75mg
Sodium: 890mg
Sugar: 16g
Fiber: 3g

Tips for the Best Beef and Broccoli:

Slice the beef thinly for the most tender texture. Partially freezing the beef for 30 minutes before slicing makes it easier to cut.
Use fresh broccoli for the best texture. Frozen broccoli can become mushy.
Adjust the sauce thickness by adding more cornstarch slurry if needed.
For extra flavor, add a splash of oyster sauce or hoisin sauce.