Description

This Savory Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe offers a tender, flavorful beef dish slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, garlicky sauce with sesame oil and brown sugar. Finished with tender steamed broccoli, it’s an easy, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights, served over steamed white rice for a complete and delicious dish.

Ingredients

Scale

Sauce Ingredients

1 cup beef stock
1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced

Beef

2 lb thinly sliced sirloin steak or boneless beef chuck roast

Thickening Mixture

4 tbsp cornstarch
4 tbsp water

Vegetables

1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli florets

Optional

Cooked white rice (for serving)

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce in the Slow Cooker: In the insert of a 6-quart crock pot, whisk together 1 cup beef stock, 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 3 cloves minced garlic until well combined. This mixture forms the flavorful base for slow-cooking the beef.
Add and Cook the Beef: Place 2 lb thinly sliced sirloin steak or boneless beef chuck roast into the sauce mixture. Toss to fully coat the beef slices. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for about 5 hours, or until the beef is tender and infused with flavor.
Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tbsp cornstarch and 4 tbsp water to make a slurry. Pour this into the slow cooker and stir well to evenly distribute. This will help thicken the sauce as it simmers with the cooked beef.
Add Broccoli and Finish Cooking: Scatter 12 oz frozen broccoli florets evenly over the beef and sauce. Gently stir to combine, cover, and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low to tenderize the broccoli and thicken the sauce further. Stir halfway through for even heating.
Serve Over Rice: Spoon the beef and broccoli mixture over warm cooked white rice, if desired. Garnish optionally with sesame seeds or chopped green onions, and serve hot for a satisfying meal.

Notes

Use thinly sliced beef for faster cooking and tender results.
If you prefer, fresh broccoli can be used but adjust cooking time accordingly.
For gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
Adding a sprinkle of sesame seeds or chopped green onions enhances flavor and presentation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American-Chinese Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
Calories: 310 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 580 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: beef and broccoli, crock pot recipe, slow cooker beef, easy dinner, savory beef dish, Asian-inspired, comfort food