🥢 Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli – Tender, Saucy, and Better Than Takeout!

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🥢 Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli – Tender, Saucy, and Better Than Takeout!








There’s nothing quite like walking into your kitchen after a long day and smelling dinner already done. This Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli is a total weeknight hero — juicy beef, tender broccoli, and a savory-sweet sauce that tastes just like your favorite takeout (but way cheaper and healthier).

With just a few ingredients and your trusty slow cooker, you can have a comforting, restaurant-style meal with almost no effort. Perfect for busy families, meal prep, or cozy nights in.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Set it and forget it — minimal prep, maximum flavor.

  • Healthier than takeout — no deep frying, no MSG.

  • Budget-friendly — uses simple pantry staples.

  • Freezer-friendly — perfect for batch cooking.

🥩 Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth

  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar (or honey for a natural touch)

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water (for thickening)

  • 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)

  • Optional: sesame seeds & sliced green onions for garnish

🍲 Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.

  2. Add beef: Place the sliced beef in your slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Stir to coat.

  3. Cook: Cover and cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 2½–3 hours, until the beef is tender.

  4. Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Stir into the slow cooker and cook another 20–30 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

  5. Add broccoli: Stir in the broccoli during the last 30 minutes of cooking (or steam separately and mix in before serving).

  6. Serve: Spoon over white rice or noodles, and top with sesame seeds and green onions.

🍚 Serving Tips

  • Serve over jasmine rice, brown rice, or lo mein noodles.

  • Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

  • Pair with a side of egg rolls or potstickers for a complete takeout-style meal.

🧊 Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze for up to 2 months — just thaw overnight and reheat gently.

💡 Pro Tip

Slice your beef against the grain for melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.

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