Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
Slow cooker beef and broccoli offers tender bits of beef with crisp tender broccoli and a rich and savory sauce.
Servings: 4
Calories: 477kcal
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Beef Stew Meat
- 16 ounces Frozen Broccoli
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Tablespoon Ginger Paste
- 1 Tablespoon Hoison
- 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 3 Tablespoons Water cold
Instructions
- Prep the Beef: If you are using stew meat, you don't need to do anything else to prep it, but if you aren't you will want to slice your beef thinly against the grain.
- Make the Sauce: Either directly in the slow cooker crock, or in a liquid measuring cup or a bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients: soy sauce, sesame oil, beef broth, brown sugar, hoison, garlic, and ginger.
- Combine in the Slow Cooker: Place the sliced beef in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over it. Stir to coat the beef evenly.
- Cook on Low: Set your slow cooker to low and let it cook for 5-6 hours. The beef will become tender and absorb all the delicious flavors.
- Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before the cook time is done, in a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Stir this into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Prepare the Broccoli: Once you have added the slurry, add the frozen broccoli florets directly to the slow cooker, and stir to combine.
- Combine and Serve: Let the slow cooker finish cooking for 30 minutes, until broccoli is warmed through. Serve your beef and broccoli over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1019mg | Potassium: 1208mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 707IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 6mg