Description
Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender beef, vibrant broccoli, and a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it while your home fills with mouthwatering aromas. Each bite offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory that will have family and friends coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
Instructions
- Slice flank steak into thin strips against the grain for maximum tenderness. Chop fresh broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and beef broth until well combined.
- Place sliced beef in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour sauce mixture over the beef to ensure even coating.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add broccoli florets on top of the beef. Cover and let steam until vibrant green.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles, drizzling extra sauce over each serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg