Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Crock Pot beef and broccoli in a bowl garnished with sesame seeds.

4.55 from 24 votes

Skip the takeout and enjoy this slow cooker beef and broccoli made with tender beef and broccoli in a savory homemade sesame soy sauce. Serve over rice or noodles for a comforting, restaurant-style meal the whole family will love.

Prep Time15

Cook Time3 30

Total Time3 45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings:

Calories: 386kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

Ingredients

Beef

2 pounds beef chuck roast (trimmed and sliced into thin strips)
⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
¾ cup beef broth
⅓ cup brown sugar (packed)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
3 cups frozen broccoli florets

Sauce

3 tablespoons cornstarch
⅓ cup water

Instructions

Add soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic in a medium bowl. Whisk until well combined.
Add sliced beef to the Crockpot and cover with sauce. Mix until meat is completely coated.
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours on high for 2½-3½ hours.
Forty-five minutes before cooking time is up. Make a slurry with 3 tbsp of cornstarch and ⅓ cup of water. Mix until there are no lumps and add to the Crockpot. Mix until well combined. Add broccoli and finish cooking.
Serve while hot over noodles or rice, and enjoy!

Notes

Whisk the cornstarch slurry well to avoid lumps in the sauce.
Add broccoli towards the end of cooking to avoid overcooking.
Slice beef thinly against the grain for the most tender texture.

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