Homemade Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli with Simple Ingredients

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli 🍲

😍Why You’ll Love It

Forget the hassle of stir-frying—this slow cooker beef and broccoli brings all the bold takeout flavors straight to your kitchen with almost no effort. Tender beef, perfectly cooked broccoli, and a rich soy-garlic sauce come together in one comforting dish. Just set it, let it cook, and enjoy!

👉Ingredients

◾️1.5 lbs beef chuck (cubed) or flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)

◾️4 cups broccoli florets

◾️½ cup low-sodium soy sauce

◾️¼ cup brown sugar (packed)

◾️¼ cup beef broth

◾️3 cloves garlic, minced

◾️1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

◾️1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (optional, to thicken)

◾️Cooked rice, for serving

◾️Sesame seeds, for garnish

👉Instructions:

1️⃣ Make the Sauce & Add Beef

In your slow cooker, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, broth, garlic, and ginger. Add beef and stir well.

2️⃣ Cook

On LOW: 6–8 hours (best for chuck roast)

On HIGH: 2–3 hours (if using flank steak)

3️⃣ Add Broccoli & Thicken

About 30 minutes before serving, stir in broccoli florets. If you’d like a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water, then stir into the slow cooker.

4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy

Serve hot over rice, sprinkle sesame seeds on top, and enjoy your homemade takeout favorite!

💡 Tips for the Best Results:

🔹️1. Choose the Right Cut: Chuck roast gives the most tender results for slow cooking, while flank steak risks becoming chewy.

🔹️2. Fresh is Best: Use fresh broccoli to keep the crunch—frozen tends to soften more.

🔹️3. Flavor Boost: Stir in a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil or a pinch of red pepper flakes before serving for extra depth.