Yes yes YES — Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli is that perfect mix of tender beef, savory-sweet sauce, and fresh broccoli — all slow-cooked to absolute perfection. It tastes just like takeout (but honestly better) and it’s crazy easy. Let’s get into it:
Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients:
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1 ½ to 2 lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced across the grain
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1 cup beef broth
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½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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⅓ cup brown sugar (or honey for a cleaner option)
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
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3–4 cups fresh broccoli florets
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Optional: sesame seeds, green onions for garnish
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Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions:
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Make the Sauce:
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In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and pepper.
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Add to Crock Pot:
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Place sliced beef in the slow cooker.
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Pour sauce over the beef.
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Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2½–3 hours — until beef is tender.
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Thicken the Sauce:
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In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water.
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Stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken.
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Add Broccoli:
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Steam or microwave broccoli until crisp-tender (about 2–3 mins).
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Stir into the crock pot for the last 5–10 minutes to coat it in the sauce.
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Serve:
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Over hot rice, sprinkled with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Boom.
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Tips:
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Slice beef thin for that true stir-fry texture.
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Want it spicy? Add a little sriracha or red pepper flakes.
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Want extra veggies? Add sliced red bell peppers or snap peas at the end.
Want a low-carb version over cauliflower rice? Or a teriyaki twist with pineapple? I got you.