Crock Pot beef and broccoli is made with stew meat and fresh broccoli slow-cooked in a sweet, tangy garlic ginger sauce.
Crockpot Beef and Broccoli
- Nothing beats the savory, sweet, and slightly spicy combination of this beefy dish.
- Economical cuts of beef turn into juicy and tender bits of mouthwatering flavor.
- A little bit of cornstarch turns the sauce glossy and velvety and helps it cling to the meat.
- Bright crispy broccoli cuts through the richness of the beef and sauce.
- Simple ingredients, easy steps, and much room for extras make this meal a weekday winner.
Ingredients
Beef: Look for economical cuts like stewing beef, skirt steak, hangar steak, or eye of round. Slicing the meat against the grain helps tenderize it as it cooks.
Broccoli: Fresh broccoli florets are perfect in this recipe, although frozen broccoli will work (no need to thaw!), it will just have a softer texture.
Sauce: Adjust the sugar, garlic, and chili flakes to suit your tastes. Short on time? Use a store-bought bottle of sweet and sour or teriyaki sauce. Add a splash of sriracha if you want a spicy kick.
Variations: Customize beef and broccoli by tossing in any leftover veggies from the fridge or a bag of frozen peas and carrots. Water chestnuts, baby corn, and bell peppers add more Asian authenticity to this delish dish.
How to Make Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli
- Add beef, soy sauce, broth, onion, brown sugar, chili flakes, ginger, and garlic in a Crockpot.
- Stir and cook.
- Make cornstarch slurry and whisk it into the pot along with broccoli.
- Cook and serve (recipe below).
Beef Up Your Game with These Tips
- For best results, cut beef and veggies into same-sized pieces so a little bit of everything gets into every bite!
- If using extra veggies, double the sauce amounts.
- Freeze the beef for about 30 minutes so it’s easier (and safer!) to slice thinly.
Serving and Storing
Serve Crockpot beef and broccoli with rice or low-carb cauliflower rice, ramen noodles, egg noodles, soba noodles, homemade rice a roni, or microwave spaghetti squash.
- Keep leftover crockpot beef and broccoli in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze portions in zippered bags for up to 4 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat beef and broccoli on the stovetop, in the microwave, or in the crockpot with a little water to loosen the sauce.
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Crockpot Beef and Broccoli
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds flank steak or beef chuck roast sliced thin
- 1 12 ounce bottle stir fry sauce
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch plus 3 tablespoons water
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
Instructions
- Add beef, stir fry sauce, brown sugar, water, and ginger in a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover, and cook on low 5 to 7 hours or high 2 to 3 hours or until beef is fork tender.
- Combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water and whisk the slurry into beef mixture. Add broccoli to the slow cooker and cover.
- Cook 15-25 minutes or until broccoli is tender-crisp and sauce is thickened.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Different brands of stir-fry sauce may be saltier. Add additional water if needed (You may need to add more cornstarch slurry at the end of cooking to thicken).
- Freeze beef for 30-45 minutes to make slicing easier!
- Be sure meat and broccoli are bite-sized for even cooking.
- Prep and refrigerate meat and broccoli ahead of time until ready to use.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days and in the freezer for 4 months.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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I loved this recipe but would definitely decreased the ginger the next time I make it.
So happy you enjoyed this recipe, Dee!
This is the second time I’ve made this. It is so good and my grandson’s love it. This time I added diced onions. I did this because my oldest grandson’s doesn’t really like veggies. UT he likes the meat and sauce. Will be making this many more times.
So glad everyone is enjoying it, Nancy!
Delicious! I followed the recipe exactly as written except I used frozen broccoli instead of fresh because it’s what I had. This recipe will definitely be made again and again
So happy to hear how much you loved it! Thanks for letting us know about the frozen broccoli.