Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

Here’s a Crockpot Beef and Broccoli recipe — easy, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight meal with minimal effort.

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Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients:

For the beef:

• 1.5 to 2 lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced across the grain

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

• 1/3 cup brown sugar

• 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional for flavor)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

To thicken sauce:

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp cold water

For the broccoli:

• 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)

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Instructions:

1. Add to Crockpot:

   • Place sliced beef in the crockpot.

   • In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and pepper. Pour over the beef.

2. Cook:

   • Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2.5–3 hours, until beef is tender.

3. Thicken the sauce:

   • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry.

   • Pour into the crockpot and stir. Cover and cook on high for 20–30 more minutes, until the sauce thickens.

4. Add broccoli:

   • Steam broccoli separately (microwave or stovetop) until just tender, then stir it into the crockpot just before serving. (Adding it too early makes it mushy.)

5. Serve:

   • Serve hot over steamed white rice, jasmine rice, or cauliflower rice.

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Optional Garnishes:

• Sesame seeds

• Sliced green onions

• Chili flakes for heat

Let me know if you want an instant pot version, low-carb option, or freezer meal instructions!