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    Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Recipe

    Published: Nov 28, 2018 · Modified: Jan 23, 2025 by Abeer Rizvi · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Quick and easy slow cooker beef and broccoli recipe, made with simple ingredients. The juicy, tender beef is coated in soy ginger garlic sauce.

    Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli With Black Spoon.

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    If you like my One Pot Chicken and Broccoli Recipe, you are going to love this crockpot version too. The beef is so soft and tender and the sauce is so juicy and flavorful that you would have this on your meal plan every week.  I wouldn't call this recipe authentic because it has been modified to suit the American taste but it's still so delicious. I think this is even fresher and better than Chinese takeout. Also, you can modify it to suit your preference. Plus, it's so much cheaper than takeout and not as greasy either. You just dump all the ingredients and let it all cook for a few hours. Truly can't get easier than that!

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    • How to make easy slow cooker beef and broccoli recipe from scratch?
    • What sides to serve with Asian broccoli beef?
    • Chinese sauce for beef
    • Variations
    • Tips and techniques
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More slow cooker meals
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    How to make easy slow cooker beef and broccoli recipe from scratch?

    1. Add the beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, broth, sesame oil, pepper, ginger, garlic, Sriracha sauce in the slow cooker and mix it all together.
    2. Cook for a few hours.
    3. Remove some of the sauce into a small mixing bowl and mix it together with cornstarch. Pour this mixture into the crockpot and mix everything together.
    4. Add broccoli.
    5. Cover and cook for a few more minutes until sauce thickens.
    6. Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy.

    What sides to serve with Asian broccoli beef?

    • Pasta (Ramen noodles or egg noodles are awesome)
    • Boiled rice
    • Boiled quinoa

    Chinese sauce for beef

    It's made by combining together the following ingredients and letting it all cook until the sauce has a rich and smooth consistency, similar to a gravy that coats the meat: Soy sauce, Broth, Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Cornstarch, Sesame oil, Salt, Pepper.

    Closeup Shot of Asian Beef With Sesame Seeds Topping.

    Variations

    • To make this healthier, use honey or molasses instead of brown sugar.
    • For a more filling meal, mix in 1-2 cups boiled ramen noodles and more broth (per your desired consistency) at the end.
    • Turn this into a stir fry- This version is more suitable if you are cooking over the stovetop in a wok. Add the ingredients from the recipe below in a wok and cook it on high heat until the sauce thickens and fully coats the meat.

    Tips and techniques

    • Use low sodium broth and low sodium soy sauce to prevent this meal from becoming too salty.
    • Do not add the broccoli in the beginning because it It will become very soft and soggy by the end.  Add it towards the end. For firm and crunchy broccoli, add it in the final l 15 minutes and let it cook. For soft but firm broccoli, add it in the last 30 minutes and let it cook.
    • Cooking time may vary a bit, depending on the type of slow cooker you use.
    • Adjust the amount of sugar and soy sauce, based on your preference.
    • The sauce will thicken a bit more as it cools down.
    • Some people just dump the cornstarch in the crockpot but I don't recommend that because doing this can form little starch lumps. I recommend dissolving cornstarch in some of the sauce separately and then mixing that into the crockpot.
    • Don't replace brown sugar with granulated sugar because brown sugar has a deeper, richer flavor.
    • Don't omit sesame oil because even though it's a small quantity, it adds an immensely strong aroma and flavor.
    • Use other frozen vegetables, if you like.
    • Since there are so many different brands of crockpots, cooking time can vary slightly. I have noticed that those with sealed covers usually cook a little faster since less heat is being let out (About 20 minutes quicker). For the recipe below, I used a crockpot without the sealed cover.

    Recipe FAQs

    What meat is used for beef broccoli?

    Flank or sirloin beef are best. Cut across the grain.

    How to thicken the sauce?

    Mix in a cornstarch slurry at the very end.

    Do you need to marinate beef?

    For this recipe, I did not think it was necessary because it was going to cook low and slow but to get the flavor deep into the meat, you can marinate overnight.

    More slow cooker meals

    • Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast
    • Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast
    • Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

    Recipe

    Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli With Black Spoon.

    Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Recipe

    Abeer
    Quick and easy beef and broccoli recipe, made with simple ingredients in slow cooker/ crockpot. Juicy, tender beef is coated in soy ginger garlic sauce. 
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 hours hrs
    Total Time 5 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Chinese
    Servings 4 People
    Calories 464 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1.5 pounds Boneless beef Cut into 2 inch cubes
    • ¼ cup Soy sauce Low sodium
    • ¼ cup Brown sugar
    • 1 cup Beef broth Low sodium
    • 2 tablespoon Sesame oil
    • Salt To taste
    • Pepper To taste
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger Finely minced
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Finely minced
    • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce Optional
    • 3 tablespoon Cornstarch
    • 2-3 cup Broccoli florets Frozen
    • 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds For garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Add the beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, broth, sesame oil, pepper, ginger, garlic, Sriracha sauce in the slow cooker and mix it all together.
    • Cover and let everything cook for 3 hours on high OR 5 hours on low.
    • Remove ⅓ cup of the liquid into a small mixing bowl. Add cornstarch and mix it together until smooth. Pour this mixture in the crockpot and mix everything together.
    • Add broccoli.
    • Cover and cook for 30 minutes so that the sauce thickens.
    • Garnish with roasted sesame seeds.
    • Serve immediately with rice.

    Notes

    • Read all my tips above.
    • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 36gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1249mgPotassium: 832mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 285IUVitamin C: 43.2mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 4.6mg

    An automated tool is used to calculate the nutritional information. As such, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site.

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    Comments

    1. sarah says

      November 28, 2018 at 11:58 am

      This is so delicious! Leftovers are even better.5 stars

      Reply
    2. Aimee Shugarman says

      November 28, 2018 at 12:15 pm

      One of our favorite meals for takeout, and now it's our favorite slow cooker dish!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Bill says

      February 11, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      Very tasty!  Used chicken broth by mistake but was delicious none the less. 5 stars

      Reply
    4. John says

      October 31, 2021 at 1:58 pm

      Very good and easy...I doubled the meat and somewhat adjusted and walked away for a while...I put it on a bed of noodles and bingo...thanx4 stars

      Reply
    5. Gail says

      December 17, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      Good, but I'll cut the sesame oil in half next time. I'm just not a big sesame oil person. I served over egg noodles and stopped and bought an egg roll to go with it! Gotta have my egg rolls. I did end up making it in the crockpot, only because it was getting late and this way I wouldn't have to cook the next day. Definitely on the remake list.
      I added more soy sauce for myself, but I think that's a personal preference which can be done once plated.5 stars

      Reply

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