Description

This Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe is a comforting slow-cooked dish that combines tender slices of sirloin steak or beef chuck roast with a savory, slightly sweet sauce and nutritious broccoli florets. Cooked low and slow in a crock pot, the beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender while the broccoli retains its vibrant color and crisp-tender texture. Perfect served over warm white rice for an easy, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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Beef and Sauce

2 pounds sirloin steak or boneless beef chuck roast, sliced thin
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced

Thickening Mixture

4 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons water

Vegetables

1 bag (12 ounces) frozen broccoli florets

To Serve

Cooked white rice (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Sauce: In the insert of a 6-quart crock pot (slow cooker), whisk together the beef broth, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well combined.
Add the Beef: Place the thinly sliced beef into the crock pot and toss it to coat thoroughly in the sauce. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 5 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and absorb all the flavors.
Make the Thickening Slurry: Once the beef has finished cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry that will thicken the sauce.
Thicken Sauce and Add Broccoli: Pour the cornstarch slurry into the crock pot and stir gently to combine. Next, add the frozen broccoli florets on top of the beef and sauce, mixing gently again to ensure everything is evenly distributed. Cover with the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes to cook the broccoli through and to allow the sauce to thicken to a glossy finish.
Serve: Spoon the beef and broccoli mixture over warm white rice if desired. Enjoy this hearty and flavorful meal fresh and hot.

Notes

For best texture, slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
Low sodium soy sauce is recommended to control salt levels, but regular soy sauce can be used if preferred.
If you want to add extra flavor, consider garnishing with toasted sesame seeds or chopped green onions.
The broccoli can be substituted with fresh florets, just add a few minutes extra cooking time.
Leftovers store well—keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American-Chinese