Crockpot Beef and Broccoli
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.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 37gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 1116mgPotassium: 785mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 284IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 3mg
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