Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
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By Alyssa Rivers
on Mar 07, 2021, Updated Sep 04, 2024 |
This Beef and Broccoli takes just minutes to throw in the slow cooker and is among my top five favorite recipes on the site! The slow cooker beef and broccoli melts in your mouth, and the flavor is out of this world!
Reasons You’ll LOVE This Recipe
- Easy: This only takes a few minutes to throw together in the slow cooker and then you let it do all the work!
- Packed with Flavor: This beef and broccoli has so much flavor from the sauce and the flavors meld together all day long.
- Simple Ingredients: This is restaurant quality Asian food and it only uses a few simple ingredients.
A Reader’s Review
Made this tonight and oh my, it is delicious. Definitely going in our dinner rotation and I feel like this would be great for company as well. Can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow! : )
-Julie
Beef and Broccoli Recipe
I made this recipe back when I first started my blog. It is still in my top five favorite recipes here on the site and I know that you will love it too! I love beef and broccoli and I always order it whenever we go out so making it at home is even better! If you love food that is better than takeout then check out my Easy Fried Rice or this yummy Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken
What You Need to Make Chinese Beef and Broccoli
I can’t wait for you to try this recipe, it’s delicious! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.
- Beef chuck roast: Boneless and sliced into thin strips before adding to the crockpot.
- Beef consomme or beef broth: Adds flavor and liquid and covers the meat while it cooks.
- Low sodium soy sauce: Adds a great salty flavor.
- Dark brown sugar: I love the sweetness from the rich molasses in the brown sugar.
- Sesame oil: Combine with soy sauce and broth to make the liquid to cook the beef.
- Garlic cloves: Minced garlic will add a pungent spice flavor.
- Cornstarch: Thickens the sauce.
- Frozen Broccoli Florets: About 3 cups (I used one 14 ounce bag)
- White or brown rice: This broccoli and beef is amazing served over cooked rice!
Do I Need To Thaw Frozen Broccoli?
You do not need to thaw it. Add it directly to the crock pot after you add in the cornstarch mixture and allow it to heat up for about 30 minutes.
Quick and Easy Steps to Make Beef and Broccoli
Making this recipe again today reminded me of how BOMB it is. Wow! The flavor is incredible. There is something about cooking this meat all day in the slow cooker that makes it so tender and melt in your mouth. It cooks perfectly and the flavor of the sauce is amazing.
- Whisk sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beef consume, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, sesame oil, and garlic.
- Add beef to Crockpot: Lay the beef strips in the crockpot and pour the sauce over, tossing the strips to coat.
- Cook: Turn the crockpot on low and cook for about 6 hours. Mine was ready at 5. You don’t want to cook the beef too long or it will start to shred.
- Make a slurry and add to crockpot: When it is just about done, take 4 Tbsp of the sauce and whisk it in a small bowl with the cornstarch. Slowly stir this into the crockpot.
- Add in broccoli and continue to cook: I added the broccoli right after the slurry so that it could get heated through. You want to let it cook an additional 30 minutes so that the sauce can thicken and frozen broccoli can cook. You don’t want to add the broccoli until the very end or it will be mushy.
- Serve: It is great alone or over white rice. Enjoy!!
How to Store Leftovers
This beef and broccoli makes great leftovers and can even be frozen and reheated later!
- In the Refrigerator: Allow it to cool completely before storing and do not leave out at room temperature longer than 2 hours. It will keep well if properly stored in an airtight container for 2-4 days in the refrigerator.
- In the Freezer: This slow cooker meal can be placed in an airtight container or ziplock bag (don’t forget to label it with the date!) and will last 2-4 months in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat over medium heat on the stove.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beef consume, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, sesame oil, and garlic. Lay the beef strips in the crockpot and pour the sauce over, tossing the strips to coat.
Turn the crockpot on low and cook for about 6 hours. Mine was ready at 5. You don't want to cook the beef too long or it will start to shred. About an hour before it is done, take 1/4 cup of the sauce and whisk it in a small bowl with the cornstarch. Slowly stir this into the crockpot. Add in the broccoli the last 30 minutes and let the broccoli cook through. You don't want to add the broccoli until the very end or it will be mushy.
Serve over white rice and enjoy!!
Updated on September 4, 2024
Originally Posted on November 21, 2012
Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 26gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 1025mgPotassium: 639mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 298IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.