Better Than Takeout Crockpot Beef and Broccoli: Easy Weeknight Comfort Food
By Lucas Morgan
This comforting beef and broccoli dish delivers takeout-style flavors with almost zero hands-on time, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The slow-cooked beef becomes tender while the sauce remains savory, complemented by fresh broccoli that retains its vibrant green color. Serve it over warm rice for a complete meal that satisfies cravings without the hassle of cooking. It's a reliable addition to your collection of easy crockpot recipes for a delicious dinner.
Ingredients
- •1.5 lbs flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
- •1 cup beef broth
- •0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- •0.33 cup brown sugar (packed)
- •1 tablespoon sesame oil
- •3 cloves garlic (minced)
- •1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- •0.25 cup cornstarch
- •0.25 cup cold water
- •2 cups fresh broccoli florets (2-3 cups)
Instructions
- 1
Place the thinly sliced beef into the bottom of your slow cooker.
- 2
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
- 3
Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and stir gently to ensure all the meat is coated.
- 4
Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the beef is tender.
- 5
About 30 minutes before you are ready to serve, whisk the cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl to create a smooth slurry.
- 6
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker and add the fresh broccoli florets on top.
- 7
Cover and continue cooking for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is tender but still bright green.
- 8
Give everything a final stir and serve the beef and broccoli over warm rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
