Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Skip the line up (and takeout prices) – this slow cooker beef and broccoli is a deliciously saucy meal that cooks perfectly tender in the slow cooker. Serve it over rice or noodles for a new weeknight favorite!

Flavor: Beef and broccoli is a Chinese menu staple for good reason. This version has tender beef in a sweet and savory sauce with hints of garlic and ginger.
Skill level: Super easy, no babysitting required! Add everything to the crock pot and let it work its magic.
Important Prep Note: For tender beef, be sure to cut slices across the grain of the flank steak. You’ll see long lines along the meat; cut across them.
Cooking Tip: For more tender broccoli, cook it in the slow cooker. If you prefer broccoli tender-crisp, steam it on the side and stir it in 15 minutes before serving.
Budget tip: Make it stretch by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers, julienned carrots, snow peas, or onions.
Swaps: Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb meal.

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What’s in Beef and Broccoli

Beef: Flank steak or skirt steak is perfect in this recipe. You can also use chunks of beef stew meat.
Broccoli: Cut broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces, Frozen broccoli works (no need to thaw), but it will be softer than using fresh.
Hoisin sauce: Hoisin sauce is a Chinese barbecue sauce made from soybeans. It has a sweet, savory, and salty flavor and it’s great added to stir-fries or drizzled over chicken.

slicing flank steak to make Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

adding sliced flank steak to the pot with sauces to make Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Variations: Add sliced green or red bell peppers, water chestnuts, baby corn, or peas to the slow cooker at the end of Step 4. Garnish with sliced almonds, green onions, or sesame seeds.

Quick Tips

Prep Ahead: Slice the beef and mix the sauce the night before; store them separately. In the morning, just toss everything into the slow cooker.
Shortcut: Microwave steam-in-bag broccoli until just crisp, then stir it into the crockpot.
Spice it up: Stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha when adding the broccoli if you like a spicier take.

bowls of Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli on rice

Leftovers and Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Keep portions in a zippered bag in the freezer for up to 4 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.

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Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Tender bites of beef slowly simmer in a rich teriyaki-style sauce with fresh broccoli.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

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Cut the beef across the grain ¼-inch thick.
In the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, combine broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
Add the beef and stir to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until the beef is tender.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water. Stir it into the beef mixture. Add the broccoli, cover, and cook on HIGH for an additional 30 to 40 minutes or until the broccoli is tender.
Serve over rice.

For tender-crisp broccoli, the broccoli can be steamed separately. To steam the broccoli:

Place a steam basket or colander into a large saucepan.
Add broccoli and enough water to cover the bottom of the saucepan.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer.
Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender-crisp when pierced with a fork.

Stewing beef: Stewing beef or cubed chuck can be used. Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or until tender.
Check for tenderness: Avoid overcooking the beef. Slow cookers can vary so check it early. If the beef is tender, add the broccoli. If it overcooks, the beef will fall apart.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Beef, Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Slow Cooker

Cuisine American, Asian, Chinese

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