Super easy Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef! The sauce is AMAZING – so much better tasting and healthier than takeout!
Say hello to my new favorite thing ever. And no, I’m not talking about my new wooden cooking spoon – it really is new, and I love it – but I am talking about this absolute, hands down, best-ever, all time favorite slow cooker broccoli beef recipe.
And that statement includes every broccoli beef recipe I’ve ever tasted – all of which were ordered from a restaurant establishment.
This is my way of telling you that this broccoli beef is quite literally better than take-out. I know bloggers say that a lot. But today, it just has to be said. One taste and you’ll agree with me.
This past November we visited my grandparents in California and promised them that they were welcome at our house for dinner the next time they were in town. Well, this past weekend they were in town and they took us up on this offer. The pressure was on. Can’t let the grandparents down ya know?
This broccoli beef did not fail me. My grandparents (and Pops!) went on and on and onnnnnn about how much they loved it. My father – who is notorious for his impeccable portion control – just kept saying that he was stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey but thought it would be a shame to stop eating something so tasty.
Can I get a woot! woot! for impressing the husband, father, grandmum and grandpop in one fell swoop?
So easy, incredibly tasty, healthy, and company-worthy… just do yourself a big fat favor and skip the take-out next time you’re craving this Asian classic.
Slow cooker broccoli beef for the win!
What people are saying about this Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef
“Made this last night and my friends LOVED it! Better than going to a restaurant. I doubled the sauce recipe because I also made a stir fry to go with it. I spiraled zucchini and squash into noodles, then sautéed them with leeks and snow peas. Epic meal! Thanks so much!” – Debbie
“This is amazing! I had flank steak I needed to make before it went bad and I saw this recipe on Pinterest. My boyfriend told me he wanted to cook today so my plan was to make the beef and put it in the fridge for tomorrow. After the meat was done, I went to taste it and I absolutely loved it. I was debating whether to eat and ignore his food but I figured that’s be horrible on my part. So now I’m patiently waiting until tomorrow to eat this up. Not only is it yummy, but it was so easy to throw together.” – Loren
“My hubby HATES Chinese/Asian food….He LOVED this recipe. He ask me to make it about once a week. We found it through PINTEREST. I use a tiny bit more garlic and sesame oil and 2 bags of broccoli. Cook on low 6-8 hours. We serve over rice AND with mini store bought spring veg rolls….YUMMY…actually this is cooking on the crockpot RIGHT NOW!” – Angie
“Tried this recipe tonight and it was AMAZING! The sauce is to die for. I used the rest of the beef broth with the corn starch as mentioned in previous comments and also used vegetable oil instead of sesame. Everything came out perfectly !” – Kelly
Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef
Super easy Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef! The sauce is AMAZING – so much better tasting and healthier than takeout!
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1 1/2
pounds
flank steak,
thinly sliced and chopped into 2 inch pieces -
1
cup
beef broth -
2/3
cup
low sodium soy sauce -
1/3
cup
brown sugar -
1
tablespoon
sesame oil -
1
tablespoon
minced garlic -
1/4
teaspoon
red chili flakes
(optional) -
4
cups
broccoli florets -
2
tablespoons
cornstarch -
4
tablespoons
cold water
Grease the inside of a slow cooker. Add steak, beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and chili flakes. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low 4-5 hours.
Minutes before serving, uncover the slow cooker. In a small bowl whisk corn starch and water until dissolved. Add to slow cooker and stir. Cover and allow to cook another 20-25 minutes.
Just before serving, place broccoli in a large tupperware, fill with 1/2 inch of water, and place the lid on in an off-set manner so that the container can vent. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Drain, stir broccoli into slow cooker, and serve.
For a bit of a spicy kick, add a full 1-2 teaspoons of crushed red pepper flakes
