Tender Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Recipe Easy Homemade Dinner in 30 Minutes
A simple and forgiving slow cooker recipe that delivers tender beef and crisp broccoli with a flavorful garlic-ginger soy sauce marinade. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep and maximum taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 to 6 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds beef chuck roast, thinly sliced (about 1/4-inch thick)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 10.5 ounces)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Optional: red pepper flakes to taste
- Optional: sliced green onions for garnish
- Optional: cooked jasmine rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Slice the beef thinly, about 1/4-inch thick, slicing against the grain for tenderness.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Place the sliced beef in the slow cooker and pour the marinade over it. Toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
- About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, add the fresh broccoli florets on top of the beef. Cover and continue cooking.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry.
- Once cooking is done, remove the lid and slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry. Turn the slow cooker to high and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or salt if needed.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Serve hot over cooked jasmine rice or noodles.
Notes
Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness. Add broccoli in the last 30 minutes to keep it crisp-tender. Make a cornstarch slurry with cold water before adding to avoid clumps. Marinate beef overnight for deeper flavor. Can substitute arrowroot powder for cornstarch for gluten-free version. If no slow cooker, use a Dutch oven on low heat but watch to avoid drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
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