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Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli Recipe

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A hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli recipe featuring tender strips of beef chuck roast simmered in a savory homemade sauce with a perfect touch of sweetness, cooked low and slow with crisp-tender broccoli florets. Ideal for an easy, comforting weeknight dinner served with white rice.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Beef & Sauce

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into ¼-inch strips
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)

Thickener

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Vegetables

  • 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets (about 3 cups)

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce: Whisk together 1 cup low-sodium beef broth, ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ⅓ cup dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 3 teaspoons minced garlic in a medium bowl until well combined.
  2. Prepare the beef: Add 1 ½ pounds of boneless beef chuck roast strips to a 4-7 quart slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the beef, then toss to fully coat all the meat evenly.
  3. Cook the beef: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 2.5 to 3.5 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and flavorful.
  4. Thicken the sauce: About an hour before cooking is complete, remove ¼ cup of the sauce from the slow cooker and whisk it together with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Slowly stir this mixture back into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
  5. Add broccoli: For the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the frozen broccoli florets directly to the slow cooker. Stir to combine, cover, and continue cooking. For softer broccoli, thaw it partially before adding, or add it with 45 minutes to 1 hour remaining instead of 30 minutes.
  6. Serve: Once cooking is complete, garnish the Beef & Broccoli with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot with white rice for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Using low-sodium soy sauce and beef broth helps control the saltiness of the dish.
  • Adjust the amount of brown sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet sauce.
  • Partial thawing the broccoli before adding will make it softer, while adding frozen directly will keep it crisp-tender.
  • The beef chuck roast is a tender and flavorful cut perfect for slow cooking.
  • If you prefer thicker sauce, add more cornstarch slurry gradually until desired consistency is reached.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed white rice or brown rice for added nutrition.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American-Chinese Fusion

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/slow-cooker-beef-and-broccoli-recipe/