Description
This Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli is a tender, flavorful dish with thinly sliced beef simmered in a rich, savory-sweet sauce and served with crisp-tender broccoli. It’s a perfect homemade version of the takeout favorite, made effortlessly in the crockpot. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete, satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 ½ lbs flank steak (or sirloin), thinly sliced against the grain
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup beef broth (or water)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional, for extra depth)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish (Optional):
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
Instructions
1. Prepare the Beef:
- Place the sliced beef in a large bowl and toss with cornstarch to coat evenly. This helps thicken the sauce later.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat and quickly sear the beef for 1-2 minutes per side (optional but adds great flavor).
2. Make the Sauce:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, honey, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil.
3. Slow Cook:
- Add the beef and sauce to the slow cooker. Stir to coat the beef evenly.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the beef is tender.
4. Add the Broccoli:
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the broccoli florets and 2 tablespoons of water to the slow cooker. Stir, cover, and continue cooking until the broccoli is crisp-tender.
5. Serve:
- Stir everything together, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve over white rice, brown rice, or noodles. Enjoy!
Notes
- Thicker Sauce: If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir it in 30 minutes before serving.
- Make it Spicier: Add sriracha or more red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Asian, Slow Cooker, Takeout-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
Keywords: Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli, Crockpot Beef Recipe, Takeout Beef and Broccoli, Easy Asian Beef Recipe