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Make your own delicious homemade Beef and Broccoli in your slow cooker with this super easy recipe! Packed with tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce, this is the best beef and broccoli you’ll ever have. Perfect for busy days, this dish brings the taste of your favorite takeout to your home kitchen!
Growing up, this was my brother’s favorite meal – even when he was just 3 years old! He LOVED beef and broccoli then and he still does! I’m partial to it as well, and as a result, I’m thankful that it’s so easy to make!
Between this and my crockpot BBQ chicken sandwiches, we often enjoy an easy slow-cooker dinner!
Homemade Beef and Broccoli
This slow cooker beef and broccoli is the perfect way to enjoy a takeout favorite without all the extra effort. The beef turns out incredibly tender, soaking up all the rich, savory flavors while the broccoli stays perfectly crisp. I love that it’s a stress-free, comfort meal that practically cooks itself—just set it, forget it, and enjoy!
Ingredients
Here is a quick look at the ingredients and their possible substitutions. The full printable recipe with measurements is available at the end of the post!
- Beef – Thinly sliced flank steak or sirloin is the best option for tender, flavorful meat.
- Beef Broth – While this adds depth and richness to the sauce you can omit it completely or opt for water instead.
- Soy Sauce – We typically use Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) but use your favorite brand.
- Brown Sugar – Balances the savory elements with a touch of sweetness. You can also use maple syrup if you prefer.
- Sesame Oil –This is crucial to achieving the classic taste that you expect from beef and broccoli.
- Garlic – Fresh minced garlic adds a wonderful depth. You can use powdered instead if needed.
- Cornstarch – This thickens the sauce to the perfect consistency, but you can also use arrowroot instead.
- Broccoli Florets – Fresh broccoli yields the best texture, but you can also use frozen if needed!
- Cooked Rice – Served as a base to soak up the delicious sauce! It’s not a must, but certainly recommended!
Instructions
This recipe is seriously SO simple! Like I said before, this was one of my brother’s favorite recipes growing up, and still is, so I’m glad it’s an easy one to make!
- Prepare the Sauce – In a 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add Beef – Place the thinly sliced beef into the slow cooker, ensuring each piece is well-coated with the sauce.
- Slow Cook – Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or until the beef is tender. You can also cook this on high for about 2 1/2 hours instead.
- Thicken Sauce – About 30 minutes before serving, whisk together cornstarch with a small amount of cold water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Add Broccoli – Add the broccoli florets to the slow cooker, stirring to combine. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve – Serve the beef and broccoli over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds or sliced green onions if desired.
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Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steak thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons water
- 4 cups broccoli florets 1- 2 heads, cut into small pieces
- 2 cups cooked rice optional
Instructions
- In a 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic until the sugar is dissolved.
- Place the thinly sliced beef into the slow cooker, tossing to ensure each piece is well-coated with the sauce.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or until the beef is tender. You can also cook this on high for about 2 1/2 hours instead.
- About 30 minutes before serving, whisk together cornstarch with a small amount of cold water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Add the broccoli florets to the slow cooker, stirring to combine. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the beef and broccoli over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds or sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
Ingredients
Here is a quick look at the ingredients and their possible substitutions!- Beef – Thinly sliced flank steak or sirloin is the best option for tender, flavorful meat.
- Beef Broth – While this adds depth and richness to the sauce you can omit it completely or opt for water instead.
- Soy Sauce – We typically use Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) but use your favorite brand.
- Brown Sugar – Balances the savory elements with a touch of sweetness. You can also use maple syrup if you prefer.
- Sesame Oil –This is crucial to achieving the classic taste that you expect from beef and broccoli.
- Garlic – Fresh minced garlic adds a wonderful depth. You can use powdered instead if needed.
- Cornstarch – This thickens the sauce to the perfect consistency, but you can also use arrowroot instead.
- Broccoli Florets – Fresh broccoli yields the best texture, but you can also use frozen if needed!
- Cooked Rice – Served as a base to soak up the delicious sauce! It’s not a must, but certainly recommended!
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