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Skip takeout and make Slow Cooker Beef And Broccoli at home with simple ingredients and rich, savory flavor. 🥢🥦
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Pin It⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It delivers classic takeout flavor with simple, everyday ingredients.
- The slow cooker does most of the work for you.
- The beef turns tender and flavorful after cooking low and slow.
- It is budget-friendly and great for feeding a family.
- Leftovers reheat well for easy lunches during the week.
- This beef and broccoli recipe keeps dinner simple without sacrificing flavor.
🛒 Ingredients & Substitutions
- flank steak – substitute with sirloin, skirt steak, or stewing beef sliced thin
- onion – substitute with shallots
- garlic – substitute with ½ teaspoon garlic powder if needed
- beef stock – substitute with beef broth or vegetable broth
- stir-fry style sauce – substitute with soy sauce mixed with 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- brown sugar – substitute with honey
- cornflour (cornstarch) – substitute with arrowroot powder
- broccoli florets – substitute with broccolini or snap peas
✨ Variations
- Add sliced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Stir in a splash of sesame oil at the end for deeper flavor.
- Make it spicy by adding red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers.
- Serve it over cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- If you prefer something closer to a beef and broccoli stir fry, cook the sauce on the stovetop and quickly sauté the beef before combining.
🔥 Tips
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain for the most tender texture.
- Do not add the broccoli too early, or it will become soft and dull in color.
- Taste the sauce before serving and adjust salt if needed.
- If the sauce is too thin, let it cook uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes after adding the slurry.
- For the best results with crockpot beef and broccoli, avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
❓ FAQs
Can I make beef and broccoli in the crock pot on high instead of low?
Yes. Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, but low heat produces more tender beef.
Can I use frozen broccoli?
Yes, but add it during the last 20 to 30 minutes and expect a slightly softer texture.
Can I double this recipe?
Yes. Make sure your slow cooker is large enough and allow a little extra cooking time if needed.
Can I make slow cooker beef and broccoli ahead of time?
Absolutely. It tastes even better the next day once the flavors have had time to blend.
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Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli is tender, flavorful, and easy to make with simple ingredients and minimal prep time.
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Equipment
- mixing bowl (small)
- rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 1½ lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup beef stock
- ¼ cup stir-fry sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water, for slurry
- 10 oz. broccoli florets
- cooked rice or noodles, (optional), for serving
Instructions
- Add the sliced beef, diced onion, garlic, beef stock, stir-fry sauce, and brown sugar to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.1½ lb flank steak, 1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic, ½ cup beef stock, ¼ cup stir-fry sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, until the beef is tender.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth.1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons cold water
- Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Add the broccoli florets during the final 30 minutes of cooking. Cover and continue cooking until the broccoli is tender but still bright green.10 oz. broccoli florets
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.cooked rice or noodles
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Keep rice or noodles stored separately if possible.
♨️ REHEATING
- Reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals until heated through.
- Warm gently in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Heat in a saucepan on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
❄️ FREEZING
- Freeze without rice or noodles for up to 2 months.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.
- Do not add the broccoli too early to prevent overcooking.
- Taste before serving and adjust salt if needed.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours instead of low.
- Simmer on the stovetop for 45-60 minutes until beef is tender, then add broccoli for the final 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare in an Instant Pot on high pressure for 20 minutes, then perform a 10-minute natural release, then add broccoli on sauté mode for 3-5 minutes.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Use in lettuce wraps for a quick lunch.
- Spoon into tortillas for Asian-style tacos.
- Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
📝 NOTES
- Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker.
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers.
- This recipe works well for meal prep.
- For a thicker sauce, use a full tablespoon of cornstarch in the slurry.
- For a thinner sauce, reduce the cornstarch slightly.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 82mg, Sodium: 141mg, Potassium: 728mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 354IU, Vitamin C: 53mg, Calcium: 67mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Would you have to change your cooking time if you used chicken?
The cook time should be similar.
This looks so yummy! I love meals in the crockpot–set it and leave it!
I am visiting from Skip to my Lou, and I have been looking through all your projects. You have some great, great stuff here! I would love it if you'd come over and link up some of your OLDER posts (that's right, Older). I host and oldie's link party, where we strive to give a little more exposure to those old, awesome posts that we were writing when only our moms and husbands were reading our blogs (or was that just me?!?)
So, consider stopping by!
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nancy
My family loves a good beef and broccoli dish!! Thanks for linking up to Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch. I hope you will link up again this week. The party will be live tonight. http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com
Thanks, Nichi
This sounds so good! I'm not much of a beef eater so will try it with chicken! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks for linking up at Frugal Treasures Tuesday party. This weeks party will start at 6:30pm tonight!
Barbe
oh I'm going to have to try this! I order it out all the time, but never made it at home!
Thanks for linking up! I featured your recipe in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2012/family-freindly-dinner-recipe-roundup/
Have a great holiday weekend!
Always looking for more crockpot recipes! Thanks for sharing at Foodtastic Friday!
Great Crockpot recipe, this would be full of flavor. Hope you have a great holiday weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
I love crockpot meals and make something very similar. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday.
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I love a good beef and brocolli! Thanks for sharing on foodie friday!