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Savory Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe

Savory Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe
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This Savory Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe is a delicious and convenient slow cooker meal featuring tender beef slices cooked in a rich, flavorful sauce with fresh broccoli florets. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, the dish offers a delectable blend of savory, slightly sweet flavors with a luscious thickened sauce served best over white rice.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Beef

  • 2 lb thinly sliced sirloin steak or boneless beef chuck roast

Sauce Thickener

  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 tbsp water

Vegetables

  • 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli florets

Optional for Serving

  • Cooked white rice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together beef stock, reduced sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic until well combined. This flavorful base will infuse the beef with delicious taste as it cooks.
  2. Add and Cook the Beef: Place the thinly sliced sirloin steak or boneless beef chuck roast into the sauce mixture in the slow cooker. Toss the beef slices to ensure they are thoroughly coated. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for about 5 hours until the beef is tender and flavorful.
  3. Thicken the Sauce: Once the beef is cooked, whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker and stir well to evenly distribute. This will thicken the sauce nicely while it simmers.
  4. Add Broccoli and Finish Cooking: Scatter the frozen broccoli florets evenly over the beef and thickened sauce in the slow cooker. Gently stir to combine, cover, and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low heat until the broccoli is tender and the sauce is further thickened. Stir gently halfway through to ensure even heating.
  5. Serve Over Rice: Spoon the savory beef and broccoli mixture over warm cooked white rice if desired. For an extra touch, garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Thinly slicing the beef helps it cook more evenly and become tender in the slow cooker.
  • Using reduced sodium soy sauce keeps the dish from becoming too salty.
  • The cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce without adding extra flavors, maintaining the savory taste.
  • Frozen broccoli is convenient and cooks perfectly in the slow cooker during the final 30 minutes.
  • Serve with steamed white rice or substitute with brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier option.
  • For a nuttier flavor, finish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions as garnish.

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