Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

from divascancook.com
190 min

FAMILY FAVORITE SLOW COOKER BEEF AND BROCCOLI RECIPE. JUICY, FLAVORFUL BEEF SIMMERED IS A HOMEMADE SAUCE WITH BRIGHT CRISP BROCCOLI OVER A BED OF WHITE RICE! CROCK POT BEEF AND BROCCOLI THAT’S BETTER THAN TAKE OUT!

Ingredients

  • 1.2 lbs steak (I used flank steak, cut into strips)
  • 1/2 cup white or yellow onions (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • fresh ginger (grated (optional))
  • 1 cup chicken or beef broth (warmed)
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce (I like Kikkoman)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2-3 tablespoons cornstarch (to thicken)
  • 3-4 cups fresh broccoli (steamed (see note))
  • white rice (prepared)
  • Garnish (red pepper flakes, sesame seeds)

Directions

  1. 1

    Add steak, onions, garlic, and fresh ginger into the slow cooker. (I prefer using my small slow cooker with this recipe)

  2. 2

    In a medium-size bowl stir together broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until the brown sugar has dissolved.

  3. 3

    Pour mixture into the slow cooker and stir.

  4. 4

    Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until steak is tender to your liking.

  5. 5

    Stir in cornstarch to thicken the sauce. (Alternatively, you can scoop out 1/4 cup of broth mixture and mix it with cornstarch to create a thick sauce and then pour this back into the slow cooker to prevent lumps. I never do this though)

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust seasonings if desired (sometimes I'll add in some powdered onion and powdered garlic, black pepper, sriracha, and salt, depending on the type of broth & soy sauce I use)

  7. 7

    To serve, place rice on a plate and top with beef and broccoli.

  8. 8

    Garnish with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds if desired.