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Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

Effortless Crockpot Beef and Broccoli for Busy Weeknights

This Crockpot Beef and Broccoli recipe is a heartwarming, easy meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: All Recipes
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Sauce
  • 1 pound Beef Sirloin Tender and full of flavor
  • 1 cup Low Sodium Beef Broth Enhances moisture
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce Provides umami flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Offers a tangy touch
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Infuses a rich flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Brings depth to flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds subtle heat
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Lends warmth and complexity
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional heat
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For thickening sauce
For the Broccoli
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets Use fresh for best texture
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds For crunch and appeal

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

How to Make
  1. Thinly slice the beef sirloin against the grain.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, onion powder, black pepper, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Place the sliced beef into the crockpot and pour the sauce over it. Cover and cook on low for about 4-5 hours.
  4. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, gently stir in the broccoli florets.
  5. Mix cornstarch with a little reserved cooking liquid to create a slurry and stir it back into the crockpot for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  6. Serve over rice and garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Cut the beef against the grain for maximum tenderness. Watch the broccoli to keep it vibrant.

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