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This beef and broccoli takes just minutes to toss in the slow cooker, and it’s hands-down one of my top recipes on the site! The beef turns melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the flavor is totally next level!
A Reader’s Review
Made this tonight and oh my, it is delicious. Definitely going in our dinner rotation and I feel like this would be great for company as well. Can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow! : )
Why Everyone’s Obsessed
- Dump, Set, Forget: Just a few minutes of prep and your slow cooker handles the rest. Whip up some easy fried rice for a complete meal.
- Flavor Explosion: The rich, savory sauce soaks into every bite, making each mouthful better than anything from takeout.
- Shortcut to Delicious: Made with everyday ingredients, but tastes like your favorite restaurant classic.
Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli Ingredients
- What Meat to Use: You can use chuck roast, flank steak, sirloin roast or steaks, or any other lean, thin cut of beef. I like to cut my strips no longer than about 3-4 inches in length to make them easier to eat.
- Sweetness: You can reduce the amount of sugar if you prefer your beef and broccoli less sweet.
- Want Some Spice? Add some red pepper flakes to make this a spicy dish.
How to Make Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli
Making this again today reminded me just how insanely good it is—wow! The beef turns melt-in-your-mouth tender in the slow cooker, and the sauce? An absolute flavor bomb. Whip up some cream cheese wontons for the perfect meal!
- Make the Sauce: Whisk the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and garlic together in a medium bowl.
- Prep the Beef: Slice the beef against the grain into ¼-inch strips, then add it to the bottom of a 4-7-quart slow cooker, pour the sauce over, and toss the meat to fully coat it.
- Slow Cook: Set the slow cooker to LOW for 2.5-3.5 hours. About an hour before it is done, remove ¼ cup of the sauce and whisk it in a small bowl with the cornstarch. Slowly stir this back into the slow cooker.
- Add Broccoli: In the final 30 minutes of cook time, add the frozen broccoli to the slow cooker and stir to incorporate it. Cover and finish cooking. This will leave the broccoli crisp-tender, but if you prefer a softer texture, you can partially thaw it before adding it to the slow cooker, or you can add it with 1 hour to 45 minutes of cook time remaining. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired, and serve with white rice and enjoy.
Alyssa’s Beef & Broccoli Pro Tip
Brown the Beef: Want extra flavor? Brown the beef in a skillet for 4–5 minutes before adding it to the slow cooker. Then reduce the cook time by about an hour before adding the broccoli to the crock pot.
How to Store Leftovers
This beef and broccoli makes great leftovers and can even be frozen and reheated later!
- In the Refrigerator: Allow it to cool completely before storing, and do not leave it out at room temperature longer than 2 hours. It will keep well if properly stored in an airtight container for 5 days in the refrigerator.
- In the Freezer: This slow cooker meal can be placed in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 6 months in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat over medium heat on the stove.
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Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli
Equipment
- 4-7-quart slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck roast cut into ¼-inch strips
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic about 3 cloves
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets about 3 cups
Instructions
- Make the sauce by whisking 1 cup low-sodium beef broth, ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ⅓ cup dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 3 teaspoons minced garlic together in a medium bowl.
- Add 1 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck roast cut into ¼-inch strips to a 4-7-quart slow cooker and pour the sauce over, tossing the meat to fully coat it.
- Cook on LOW for 2.5-3.5 hours. About an hour before it is done, remove ¼ cup of the sauce and whisk it in a small bowl with 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Slowly stir this back into the slow cooker.
- At the final 30 minutes of cook time, add 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets to the slow cooker and stir to incorporate. Cover and cook. This will leave the broccoli as crisp-tender, but if you would like the broccoli to be softer, you can partially thaw it prior to adding it to the slow cooker, or you can add it with 1 hour or 45 minutes left in the cook time.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired, and serve with white rice.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Can I use blackstrap molasses instead of brown sugar?
Yes, that sounds great! Enjoy! XOXO
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I just made this and the beef was incredibly tender. I followed the recipe nearly exactly–used a whole 10-ounce can of beef consume instead of just a cup, but otherwise as written–and I found the taste quite salty. (Yes, I used the low-sodium soy sauce!) Maybe I need to use low-sodium beef stock instead?
I only have light brown sugar. Will that still work the same?
Yes, it just won’t have as strong of taste but will still be delicious! Enjoy! XOXO
Hi Alyssa! I would like to use beef tenderloin, do I need to reduce cooking time?
I also would like to use fresh broccoli, do I need to cook it more or less time?
Thank you, Judy
I would recommend cooking the fresh broccoli a little longer to get it the right softness. The beef tenderloin would need to be reduced in the cooking time but not by much. You will want to check it half way through and see how much time is needed to keep it moist.
Will I want to stir the broccoli into the beef and sauce once I add it?
Yes, that is perfect! Enjoy! XOXO
My crockpot setting choices are 4 and 6 hours on high or 8 and 10 on low. Do you think 6 hours on high is okay?
Yes, that should work great! Mine was ready at 5 hours but you can check it around that time. Enjoy! XOXO
Delish recipe, I added onions red & green peppers with water chestnuts. Oh sooo goooood.
We tried this today. It is delicious. Thanks for sharing we love new recipes. Please keep posting them.
Such a great recipe! A new family favorite!
Do you have a recipe for chicken and broccoli? This looks devine, can’t wait to try it!!
I don’t at this time but I will keep that in mind for my future posts! Thanks for the idea! XOXO
There’s an excellent recipe called chicken divan it uses chicken,brocolli,cheese and cream of mushroom soup Imy family loves it
I’m out of beef but I do have chicken breasts. How would I adjust this recipe by substituting the beef for chicken?
You will have to let me know how it turns out! That sounds fun! I would recommend cooking it all the same just longer for the chicken to cook through. XOXO
Just wondering if the sesame oil is toasted?
There is plain sesame oil but if you prefer the toasted sesame oil or have that on-hand you are welcome to use that. It may alter the taste a bit but it will taste just as good!
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This is in my crockpot right now and I can’t wait to try it.
I am always on the lookout for something quick and easy so crockpot meals are always my go to. I will let you know how it turns out!
If using fresh broccoli, when would you put it in?
You will want to put the broccoli in at the very end or it will be very mushy.
Hi. Is there a way to get nutritional information? Doing Weight Watchers and love beef and broccoli. Thanks.
I like to use skinnytaste.com or myfitnesspal.com for any nutritional information. Weight Watchers may have their personal point system too to help with recipes. Thanks so much for following along with me! Good luck! XOXO