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Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli

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Enjoy takeout-quality beef & broccoli at home with this easy slow cooker recipe that produces tender beef in a savory-sweet sauce with bright broccoli.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs thinly sliced high-end steak (flank, skirt, or sirloin)
  • 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium if preferred)
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 0.25 cup oyster sauce
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1.5 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or briefly thawed frozen)
  • 3 tablespoons water

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together sesame oil, beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and diced onion until smooth.
Cook the Beef
  1. Pour the sauce into the slow cooker and add the sliced steak, tossing to ensure each piece is coated.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for about 2 1/2 hours until the meat is tender but not falling apart.
Thicken the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water to make a slurry. Stir until there are no lumps.
  2. Pour the slurry into the slow cooker and stir gently to combine with the beef and sauce.
Add Broccoli
  1. Add the broccoli florets on top, stir to mix them into the sauce, and cover again.
  2. Cook an additional 30 minutes on the same heat setting to cook the broccoli and let the sauce thicken.
Serve
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or on its own.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

Notes

For gluten-free use tamari and check oyster sauce for gluten. Reduce brown sugar for less sweetness or add grated ginger for more aromatics.
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