Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the delicious taste of Asian cuisine right to your dinner table. This recipe offers tender slices of beef and vibrant broccoli cooked to perfection in a savory sauce, making it an ideal choice for easy slow cooker meals. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale:
1.5 lbs flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
1/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced flank steak with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Toss to coat the beef evenly.
In another bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, cornstarch, minced garlic, minced ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper until smooth.
Place the seasoned beef in the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef, ensuring all the pieces are coated.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender.
About 30 minutes before serving, add the broccoli florets to the slow cooker, stirring gently.
Once cooked, serve the Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli over steamed rice or noodles.
