Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli is such a simple recipe. Just toss in your ingredients & in just a few hours you have an easy family dinner that everyone loves. Pair this with my Instant Pot White Rice too!
Steamy, savory, and easy to make, this classic slow cooker beef and broccoli dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying dinner on the table in no time!
Plus, cleanup is a breeze thanks to your trusty slow cooker. So why wait? Give this easy recipe a try today!
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There are a few recipes that I simply can’t get enough of. Do you have those certain recipes you could eat multiple days in a row & if you did, you would be perfectly happy with that.
I sure do & beef broccoli is one of them. Add it to lo mein or pile it on over a bed of white rice, oh my word I can’t get enough. Obviously take-out all the time would be out of the question. So I decided to create a simple & easy slow cooker recipe so that we could have this one often.
Crock Pot Beef & Broccoli
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I find myself favoring the beef & the sauce. So sometimes I revert back to childhood & pick out a good portion of those things & leave the broccoli for the family. They like it & so I don’t really feel too bad.
They do however give me a hard time for doing so, so I try to not hoard all the beef. But if I had it my way, I would probably pick it all out & just enjoy a bowl of beef all by itself. It’s just too good.
We have really perfected this recipe & now prefer it over our usual restaurant. That sure saves us because I’m telling you – these three teens can really put it away. It’s so much more economical to cook than to eat out these days. When it’s this easy, why not?!
easy beef broccoli
Here are some commonly asked questions
How to store leftover Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli
To store your leftovers, simply place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days. You can also freeze your leftovers for up to 3 months.
When you’re ready to enjoy them again, simply thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
What kind of meat do I need to make Beef Broccoli?
Many people will use flank steak that is sliced across the grain. I have done that in the past with great results. But this time I was quite pleased with this thinly sliced carne asada. It was all I could find at the store & I was already picking some up for another recipe. It really turned out great.
What to serve with beef broccoli
There are so many recipes that we love to pair with this copycat chicken recipe. Here are just a few of our favorites.
Ingredients for Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli
- flank steak thinly sliced & chopped into 1-2” pieces
- beef broth
- low sodium soy sauce
- brown sugar
- sesame oil
- minced garlic
- broccoli florets
- cornstarch + cold water
Can this be made with ground beef?
Yes – this recipe can be made with ground beef. However, you will need to brown the ground beef and drain it PRIOR TO adding it to the slow cooker. Please do not try to cook raw ground beef in the slow cooker. It will not turn out the same.
**Pair this with my Instant Pot White Rice & be sure to try our Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken too! This can also be made in the Instant Pot – be sure to check that out too!
Crockpot Beef & Broccoli
How to make Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli
- Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Add steak, beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil & garlic
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low 4-5 hours.
- Before serving, in a small bowl whisk cornstarch & water until dissolved. Add to slow cooker and stir.
- Add in broccoli
- Cover and allow to cook another 35-40 minutes.
Should I shred the beef prior to serving?
Personally, I will do it if I see the pieces are already so tender that they are falling apart. Shredded meat is a huge weakness for me – so I’m always happy to add that step if the situation allows. But it isn’t necessary.
Can I freeze Beef and Broccoli?
Yes, this recipe freezes well. Simply prepare the dish as directed and freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat it, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat it in a pot on the stovetop over medium heat. You might need to add a splash of water when reheating.
What slow cooker do you use?
We actually have several slow cookers that we have acquired over the years from doing this job. I have a smaller one that is great for half recipes.
But the one I use the most is this standard, no-frills slow cooker that is perfect for this particular recipe.
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**I use THIS SLOW COOKER to make this recipe!
**Note – this is family size. If you are cooking for 2-3 people or don’t want leftovers, you can half the recipe.
Simple, quick & insanely delicious! You can’t beat it!
Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli
Ingredients
- 3 pounds flank steak thinly sliced & chopped into 1-2” pieces
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1-1/2 cups low sodium soy sauce
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- ¼ cup cornstarch + ½ cup cold water
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Add steak, beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil & garlic
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low 4-5 hours.
- Before serving, in a small bowl whisk cornstarch & water until dissolved. Add to slow cooker and stir.
- Add in broccoli
- Cover and allow to cook another 35-40 minutes.
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Tamar says
I tried a crock pot beef with stew meat – need to try this too!
hope you’ll come link up!
Jess says
Pinned! Sounds amazing! 🙂
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Kayla Y says
I tried this dish. Using 1.5 cups of soy sauce, even with it being reduced sodium, was WAY too salty. And my dish looked nothing like this! But I am going to try it again this weekend with less soy sauce and adding something else to it.