Beef and broccoli is a takeout favorite, but did you know you can make it effortlessly at home? This crockpot beef and broccoli recipe lets the slow cooker do all the work, resulting in tender beef and flavorful sauce that tastes even better than takeout.
With minimal prep and simple ingredients, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Easy Crockpot beef and broccoli recipe.
If you’re craving slow cooker beef broccoli but don’t want to stand over the stove, this recipe is calling your name.
Just toss everything into the crock pot, let it simmer low and slow, and come back to a hearty, delicious meal. Serve it over rice or noodles for a nice fancy dinner the whole family will love!
Recipe Highlights
- Effortless Cooking! The slow cooker does the hard work while you go about your day.
- Slow cooking ensures the beef is tender and packed with a rich, and flavorful savory sauce.
- Better Than Takeout! No need for takeout when you can make this restaurant-quality dish at home.
- A Family-Friendly meal you know everyone will enjoy, and you can customize it to your liking.
Ingredients
- Beef: Flank steak or sirloin, sliced thin for tenderness.
- Broccoli: Fresh or frozen, added toward the end for a vibrant crunch.
- Low sodium Soy Sauce: Adds a deep, umami-rich flavor.
- Beef consommé: Enhances the savory sauce.
- Brown Sugar: Balances the flavors with a touch of sweetness.
- Garlic & Ginger: Essential aromatics for that classic taste.
- Cornstarch: Helps thicken the sauce.
- Sesame Oil
- Green Onions; Optional garnishes and for extra flavor.
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How to make crockpot beef and broccoli
Slice the beef thinly and place it in the slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together the beef consommé, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, sesame oil, onion powder, and black pepper, then pour over the beef.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender.
In the last 30 minutes, stir in the broccoli, switch to HIGH, and cook until tender.
Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
What to serve with beef and broccoli
- Steamed White or Brown Rice: A classic pairing that soaks up the sauce beautifully.
- Fried Rice: Adds extra flavor and texture.
- Lo Mein or Rice Noodles: A delicious alternative to rice.
- Spring Rolls or Egg Rolls: A crispy side to complete your meal.
Storing and reheating leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To keep for longer, freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer safe container. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
To reheat, warm in a pan over medium heat or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed.
Helpful Tips
- Slice the Beef Thin to ensure quick and even cooking.
- Use Low-Sodium Soy Sauce to help control the saltiness of the dish.
- To avoid overcooking the broccoli, add it at the end to keep it bright and crisp.
- Adjust the Sweetness to your liking. If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the brown sugar slightly.
FAQs
Yes! Add it in the last 15 minutes of cooking so it doesn’t get too soft.
Flank steak and sirloin work best, but chuck roast is a budget-friendly option.
Absolutely! Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
You can transfer some of the sauce to a sauce pan and simmer on medium heat till it thickens to your desired consistency then transfer back to the slow cooker.
If you don't want to do that, add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch to the sauce mixture before cooking.
You can also cook uncovered for a few extra minutes.
However, my recommendation is to cook this recipe as is first then make these adjustments if needed next time you are making this recipe.
More slow cooker beef recipes
This crockpot beef and broccoli is the perfect way to enjoy a takeout favorite at home with minimal effort. This slow cooked beef recipe comes out tender, flavorful, and pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles.
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Crockpot Beef and Broccoli
Equipment
- 7 qt slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sirloin steak (cut into thin strips)
- 1 cup beef consommé (or beef broth)
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Freshly grated ginger (optional)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 to 4 cups broccoli florets (see note 5)
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Serving suggestions:
- over white rice
Instructions
- Arrange the sliced sirloin steak in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the beef consommé (or broth), low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, sesame oil, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir well until fully blended, then pour the mixture over the beef.
- Secure the lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and fully cooked.
- In the final 30 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets and stir them into the sauce. Increase the heat to HIGH, cover, and cook until the broccoli softens to your liking.
- Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy over white rice!
Notes
- Other great beef options include flank steak, skirt steak, flat iron steak, or chuck. Always slice against the grain and keep the pieces no thicker than ½ inch for the best texture.
- Prefer a sweeter sauce? Increase the brown sugar to ½ cup instead of ⅓ cup. Taste and adjust before adding the cornstarch.
- Cooking on low heat for a longer time will yield the most tender beef.
- If using the high setting, monitor the slow cooker to prevent the sauce from thickening too much or burning at the edges.
- Want more broccoli? Use up to 4 cups, want less? Use 3 cups.
- Since slow cookers vary, the sauce may not always thicken as expected. If needed, transfer some sauce to a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until it reaches the desired consistency. Then, pour it back into the slow cooker and mix with the beef and broccoli.
Chichi says
This is one of our favorites. Hope you and your family enjoy it too. Looking forward to your feedback.
Chichi