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Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

slow cooker beef and broccoli recipe made easy at home. Tender, savory beef and crisp broccoli coated in a rich, garlicky soy sauce—easier than takeout and ma
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ½ pounds beef chuck roast or flank steak trimmed and sliced against the grain into thin strips
  • 4 cups broccoli florets fresh, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 cup beef broth preferably low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch plus 2 tablespoons cold water for slurry
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil for finishing
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for searing
For Serving
  • as needed cooked jasmine rice for serving
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds garnish
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced, garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the beef strips dry, season lightly with salt and pepper, then sear in batches until nicely browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and beef broth. Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat.
  3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 6–7 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Resist the urge to lift the lid; it adds 15–20 minutes cooking time each peek.
  4. After initial cook time, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker. Add broccoli florets, cover, and cook on HIGH for an additional 30 minutes, or until broccoli is crisp-tender and sauce has thickened. Stir in sesame oil just before serving.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with a little more soy sauce if needed. Serve the beef and broccoli over fluffy jasmine rice, showered with sesame seeds and scallions.