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Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Entrée
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian-American

Description

This Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe offers a deliciously tender and flavorful slow-cooked beef with perfectly cooked broccoli in a savory soy-based sauce. Ideal for a hands-off dinner, the beef simmers gently in the crock pot, absorbing all the rich flavors of garlic, soy, and sesame oil, while the broccoli finishes cooking in the thickened sauce, making a comforting and satisfying meal served over warm white rice.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sirloin steak or boneless beef chuck roast, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 Tablespoons water
  • 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen broccoli florets
  • Cooked white rice, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce and Beef: In the insert of a 6-quart crock pot, whisk together the beef broth, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic until the mixture is well combined.
  2. Add Beef and Cook: Place the thinly sliced beef into the crock pot with the prepared liquid, tossing to coat the slices evenly. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 5 hours to allow the beef to become tender and absorb the flavors.
  3. Create the Thickening Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour this mixture into the crock pot and stir thoroughly to ensure it is well incorporated into the beef broth.
  4. Add Broccoli and Finish Cooking: Place the frozen broccoli florets over the beef and sauce in the crock pot. Gently stir to combine everything. Cover again and cook for an additional 30 minutes, which will cook the broccoli and thicken the sauce.
  5. Serve: Spoon the beef and broccoli mixture over warm white rice if desired. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful meal immediately.

Notes

  • Thinly slicing the beef helps it cook faster and become more tender in the slow cooker.
  • Use low sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
  • Frozen broccoli can be substituted with fresh broccoli if preferred; add fresh broccoli during the last 15 to 20 minutes of cooking to avoid overcooking.
  • If a thicker sauce is desired, increase the amount of cornstarch slightly.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

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