Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Dinner
This classic, Asian-inspired beef and broccoli dish is the ultimate set-and-forget meal for busy families. By slow-cooking tender strips of round steak in a rich, umami-packed sauce of soy, garlic, and brown sugar, you achieve restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. The beef becomes succulent and melt-in-your-mouth tender, while adding fresh broccoli florets at the end ensures a vibrant, crisp finish. It is a nutritious, savory dinner that perfectly balances convenience with deep, satisfying flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 360
- Total Time: 375
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Ingredients
2 lbs Round Steak, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup Beef Broth
1/2 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Minced Garlic
1/3 cup Brown Sugar
2 tbsp Sesame Oil
2 tbsp Cornstarch
2 tbsp Cold Water
1 head Broccoli Crown, cut into florets
1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
Place the bite-size pieces of round steak into the bottom of the slow cooker.
Whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl.
Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
Stir the slurry into the slow cooker sauce to thicken.
Add the broccoli florets to the pot, cover, and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
Substitute round steak with flank or sirloin for different textures. Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option. Ensure broccoli is added at the end to prevent overcooking and keep it bright green.
Find it online: https://elitesrecipes.com/slow-cooker-beef-and-broccoli/