Classic Crockpot Beef and Broccoli
This classic Crockpot Beef and Broccoli recipe offers a delicious and easy way to enjoy a comforting meal with tender beef and crisp broccoli, all simmered in a savory, aromatic sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
- Slow cooker
- Medium bowl
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds flank steak or stew beef cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup low sodium beef broth
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch divided
- ¼ cup cold water
Other
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for browning beef
- sesame seeds Optional garnish
- red pepper flakes Optional garnish
- sliced green onions Optional garnish
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the beef until browned, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to create the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the beef in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Add broccoli florets to the slow cooker 30-45 minutes before serving, stirring gently and continuing to cook until tender-crisp.
- Whisk remaining cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry, then stir into the slow cooker and cook for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the beef and broccoli over rice or noodles, garnishing with sesame seeds, green onions, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For best results, do not overcrowd the skillet when browning the beef; sear in batches if necessary. Adjust the amount of brown sugar and soy sauce to your taste, if you prefer a sweeter or saltier sauce.