Description

Savory Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli is a delightful homemade alternative to your favorite takeout, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This dish features tender beef simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil, delivering satisfying savory notes that everyone will love. With minimal preparation and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can enjoy a hearty meal without the hassle. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles, or enjoy it as lettuce wraps for a fresh twist. Not only is this recipe budget-friendly and healthier than traditional takeout, but it’s also easy to customize with additional vegetables for added nutrition.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lb thinly sliced sirloin steak or boneless beef chuck roast
1 cup beef stock
1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli florets

Instructions

Place sliced beef in the slow cooker in an even layer.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together beef stock, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
Pour the sauce over the beef and stir gently to coat.
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours until the beef is tender.
About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with water; stir into the slow cooker to thicken.
Add frozen broccoli during the last 20 minutes of cooking; stir lightly.
Serve hot over cooked white rice if desired, garnished with fresh parsley.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow cooking
Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
Calories: 300
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the beef in soy sauce for at least 30 minutes before slow cooking. You can also add bell peppers or snap peas for variety.