Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

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Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

The flavorful Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli is made with a combination of the flavors from pepper steak and classic beef and broccoli. You can set it and forget it and you'll find a comforting, warm and hearty dinner in just a few hours.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time6 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat

Keyword: beef and broccoli crock pot recipe, slow cooker beef broccoli

Servings:

Calories: 390kcal

Author: Kristina Tipps

Equipment

slow cooker
small mixing bowl

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast cut into 2 inch chunks
4 garlic cloves minced
¾ cup beef broth
3 beef bouillon cubes
½ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¼ cup brown sugar light or dark
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon cornstarch plus ¼ cup cold water
4 cups fresh broccoli florets *see notes for frozen
red pepper flakes optional, for serving
sesame seeds optional, for serving

Instructions

Make the concentrated sauce by heating the beef broth in a mixing bowl in the microwave until steaming. Add the beef bouillon cubes, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, brown sugar, black pepper and salt to the hot broth. Stir until a smooth sauce forms, crushing the bouillon cubes with the back of the spoon.
Put the boneless beef chuck roast pieces and minced garlic into the slow cooker. Pour sauce on top. Whisk together the cornstarch and cold water in the mixing bowl until smooth. Add to the slow cooker and stir into the sauce and beef.
Set to LOW for 5 hours or HIGH for 3 hours. During the last hour add the broccoli florets, stir and close the lid.
Serve over rice or noodles topped with red pepper flakes or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

If using frozen broccoli, add during the last 30 minutes.

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