Description
This Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe offers a tender and flavorful Asian-inspired dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting weeknight meal. The beef is slow-cooked to perfection in a savory sauce made with soy, garlic, and brown sugar, then combined with fresh broccoli florets for a nutritious finish. It’s ideal served over steamed white rice and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Beef and Sauce Ingredients
- 2 Pounds sirloin steak, cut against the grain into thin strips
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- ¼ Teaspoon onion powder
- 1 Cup beef broth (or beef consommé)
- ¼ Teaspoon black pepper
- ½ Cup low sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ Cup brown sugar
- 4 Cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
Vegetables and Garnishes
- 3 to 4 Cups broccoli florets (fresh)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds, toasted (for garnish)
Instructions
- Add the steak strips: Place the thinly sliced sirloin steak strips into the slow cooker, spreading them out evenly.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, minced garlic, sesame oil, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Combine ingredients: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the steak strips in the slow cooker, ensuring the beef is fully coated.
- Cook the beef: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours until the beef is tender.
- Add broccoli: About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, stir in the fresh broccoli florets to the slow cooker. Continue cooking on high for an additional 30 minutes or until the broccoli is tender but still vibrant.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the beef and broccoli hot over white rice or your preferred side. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Cut the steak thinly against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness.
- Adjust the quantity of brown sugar to suit your desired sweetness level.
- Using low sodium soy sauce helps control the salt content in this recipe.
- You can substitute broccoli with other vegetables like snap peas or bell peppers if preferred.
- Toasting sesame seeds before garnishing brings out their nutty flavor.
- Serve immediately after cooking for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
