Description
This Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe is an easy, flavorful take on a Chinese takeout favorite. Tender beef slow-cooked in a rich, savory-sweet sauce, paired with crisp broccoli, and served over jasmine rice—perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner. Set it and forget it for a restaurant-quality meal at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs sirloin steak (or flank/chuck steak), thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- ½ cup brown sugar (or honey for a natural alternative)
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sriracha (optional for spice)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, sliced (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (or xanthan gum for low-carb)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Cooked jasmine rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Slice steak into thin strips, cutting against the grain for tenderness.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, sesame oil, sriracha, and garlic.
- Cook the beef: Add beef to the slow cooker and pour in the sauce. Stir to coat evenly.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours (or high for 2-3 hours) until beef is tender.
- Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with ¼ cup of cold water. Stir into the slow cooker and let cook for 20-30 minutes on high until the sauce thickens.
- Add broccoli: Toss in the broccoli during the last 20-30 minutes of cooking to keep it tender-crisp.
- Serve: Spoon over jasmine rice, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear the beef in a hot pan before adding it to the slow cooker.
- If using frozen broccoli, add it in the last 10-15 minutes to prevent sogginess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of water or beef broth to maintain the sauce’s texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (without rice)
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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