Slow-Cooker Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Slow-cooked beef, rich sauce, and tender broccoli come together in this hands-free, flavor-packed dish.
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 1 ½ lbs flank steak sliced thin
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda optional, for tenderness
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the beef: Toss steak with cornstarch and baking soda. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix the sauce: Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, broth, garlic, ginger, hoisin, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Assemble the slow cooker: Place beef in the slow cooker. Pour sauce over the top.
- Cook low and slow: Set to low for 4 hours.
- Add the broccoli: Toss in broccoli during the last 30 minutes.
- Thicken the sauce: Stir in cornstarch slurry. Let it cook until the sauce thickens.
- Serve it up: Plate over rice, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and enjoy.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 380
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
Vitamin & Mineral Content (Per Serving)
- Iron: 20%
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Calcium: 12%
- Potassium: 16%
- Vitamin B12: 15%
Flavor-Boosting Tips
- For extra depth, sear the beef before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Double the sauce if you like it extra saucy. No judgment.
- Use fresh garlic and ginger—bottled stuff just isn’t the same.
- Stir in a splash of soy sauce before serving for a flavor kick.
- Feeling fancy? Serve with jasmine rice and a drizzle of sriracha.