Set & Forget Simple Slow Cooker Beef With Broccoli

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On those busy and frantic nights, you can set this Beef with Broccoli a few hours before, and forget it until you come home to a fresh, homemade, delicious dinner. Your slow cooker is your best friend on those nights, and this recipe tastes better than takeout!

Set & Forget Simple Slow Cooker Beef With Broccoli

Ingredients For Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli

  • Sirloin steak
  • Beef broth
  • Low-sodium soy sauce
  • Honey
  • Sesame seed oil
  • Garlic
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Cornstarch
  • Water
  • Broccoli florets
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Sliced green onions for garnish
  • Cooked white rice for serving

Set & Forget Simple Slow Cooker Beef With Broccoli

How Do I Make The Broccoli Crunchier?

If you don’t like overly soft broccoli, cook it for 10 minutes, check, and if it is too raw, check it every 5 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.

How To Make Slow Cooker Beef With Broccoli

  1. Whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, sesame seed oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and honey in the pot of the slow cooker.
  2. Add the thinly sliced sirloin steak and toss to coat. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
  3. Pour in the cornstarch and water slurry, and add the broccoli florets. Stir, cover, and cook for an additional 30 minutes until the broccoli is cooked and the sauce has thickened. Serve over freshly cooked rice with sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top.

Set & Forget Simple Slow Cooker Beef With Broccoli

How Can I Prevent Overcooking The Beef?

Start checking for doneness around 2.5-3 hours. The beef should be cooked and tender but not falling apart.

Set & Forget Simple Slow Cooker Beef With Broccoli

Set & Forget Simple Slow Cooker Beef With Broccoli

Set & Forget Simple Slow Cooker Beef With Broccoli

This recipe is easy to make, and tastes better than takeout!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 SERVINGS
Calories: 388kcal
Author: Kathy

Equipment

  • Crock pot

Ingredients

  • 2 lb sirloin steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tsp sesame seed oil
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in ¼ cup cold water
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Sliced green onions for garnish
  • Freshly cooked white rice for serving

Instructions

  • Whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, sesame seed oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and honey in the pot of the slow cooker.
  • Add the thinly sliced sirloin steak and toss to coat. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
  • Pour in the cornstarch and water slurry, and add the broccoli florets. Stir, cover, and cook for an additional 30 minutes until the broccoli is cooked and the sauce has thickened. Serve over freshly cooked rice with sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 988mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 4.5g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 16mg

Frequently Asked Questions about Beef With Broccoli

Set & Forget Simple Slow Cooker Beef With Broccoli

1. What Can I Substitute For Honey?

You can use maple syrup or brown sugar if you don’t have honey, using the same amount.

2. What If I Don’t Have Low Sodium Soy Sauce?

If you only have regular soy sauce, use half the amount to prevent adding too much sodium and the dish being too salty.

3. Can I Add Other Vegetables Besides Broccoli?

Absolutely! You can add mushrooms, bell peppers, or carrots in the last 30 minutes of cooking time.

4. What If I Don’t Have A Slow Cooker?

You can make it on the stovetop in a covered pot or Dutch oven at very low heat, or bake it in an oven at 275 F for the same amount of time.

5. Can I Make This Recipe Gluten-Free?

To make it gluten-free, you can use gluten-free soy sauce and make sure all the other ingredients are also gluten-free.

6. How Can I Thicken The Sauce More?

Start by adding an additional ½ tbsp of cornstarch dissolved in water and letting it cook until thick. Add more if needed.

Set & Forget Simple Slow Cooker Beef With Broccoli

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