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This Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli takes less than 15 minutes to put together and the whole family will love it. The beef is tender and full of flavor and It’s easier and tastes better than your favorite takeout!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Pantry Staple Ingredients: The recipe uses many ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and is so quick to put together, slicing the beef is the hardest part.
Cooking it in the slow cooker eliminates needing to marinade the beef and you end up with the most tender and flavorful beef ever!
Steaming the broccoli and adding it in at the end ensures you have nice nice and crisp tender broccoli!
Ingredients Needed
- Top sirloin, cut into strips.
- Chicken broth or beef broth
- Soy Sauce
- Brown Sugar
- Sesame Oil
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Ginger, minced
- Red Chili Flakes
- Cornstarch
- Broccoli florets
How to Make Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli
- In a small bowl, stir together broth, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and chili flakes. Mix to combine.
- Slice meat into 2 inch long pieces that are 1/2 inch thin strips and place into slow cooker.
- Pour liquid mixture over meat. Add lid and cook on low for 3 hours.
- Steam broccoli by placing it in a bowl, add in 2 Tbsp water, cover with a lid or damp paper towel and microwave for 4-5 minutes or until broccoli is fork tender.
- Remove liquid from crock pot and pour through a strainer.
- Put liquid into a sauce pan and add in 3 Tbsp cornstarch. Bring to a boil and allow to thicken.
- Pour thickened sauce over meat and broccoli and serve over hot cooked rice such as white rice, jasmine rice, brown rice or cauliflower rice.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and or green onions.
Add In Ideas
Note: Additional veggies can be added in the last 30 minutes of cooking time although carrots may take a bit longer, depending on how thin or thick they are sliced. You may want to steam the carrots before adding them along with the broccoli to ensure they are tender enough.
- Carrots
- Snow Peas
- Zucchini
- Red Peppers
- Asparagus
- Celery
- Mushrooms
Frequently Asked Questions
What other cut of meat can I use?
I often will use flank steak instead of top sirloin. Be sure to cut the flank steak across the grain into 2 inch long pieces
Can I use frozen broccoli for this recipe?
I don’t recommend it. Frozen broccoli will give you a mushy texture rather than a nice crisp texture. If you do use it, add it in frozen the last 20-30 minutes of cook time. The frozen broccoli will also release water and will make your sauce thinner. Fresh broccoli is the way to go!
Is beef and broccoli spicy?
If you only use 1/4 tsp of red chili flakes it doesn’t have much spice. You can add in more red chili flakes if you want more spice or just leave it out all together if you are sensitive to the spice.
How long will leftover crock pot beef and broccoli last?
Kept stored in an airtight container in the fridge it will last 2-3 days.
Can I freeze beef and broccoli?
It can be frozen in a zippered freezer bag for up to 3 months. I recommend not freezing it with the broccoli but adding in fresh steamed broccoli to the beef before serving as frozen broccoli is mushy when thawed.
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Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. top sirloin steak cut into 2 inch long slices,1/2 inch thick
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 3-4 cups broccoli florets
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, combine broth, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and chili flakes. Mix to combine.
- Slice meat into 2 inch long pieces that are 1/2 inch thick and place into slow cooker.
- Pour liquid mixture over meat. Add lid and cook on low for 3 hours.
- Steam broccoli by placing it in a bowl, add in 2 Tbsp water, cover with a lid or damp paper towel and microwave for 4-5 minutes or until broccoli is fork tender.
- Remove liquid and pour through a strainer
- Put liquid into a sauce pan and whisk in 3 Tbsp cornstarch. Bring to a boil and allow to thicken. (about 3-4 minutes)
- Pour thickened sauce over meat and broccoli and serve over rice.
- Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Tips & Notes:
- Carrots
- Snow Peas
- Zucchini
- Red Peppers
- Asparagus
- Celery
- Mushrooms
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