This slow cooker beef and broccoli recipe delivers tender chunks of beef in a flavorful sauce, paired with crisp broccoli florets. Perfect for busy days, this dish requires minimal effort and yields maximum flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs (680g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Optional: sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Directions:
- In the slow cooker, combine beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Stir well to combine.
- Add thinly sliced beef to the slow cooker, ensuring it’s submerged in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker. Add broccoli florets, stirring gently to combine.
- Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high heat, or until the sauce has thickened slightly, and the broccoli is tender but still crisp.
- Serve the beef and broccoli over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious slow cooker beef and broccoli!
