Description
Experience the comfort of a restaurant-quality meal at home with this slow cooker beef and broccoli. By utilizing a low-and-slow cooking method, lean beef chuck becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, bathed in a savory, umami-rich sauce of soy, garlic, and brown sugar. Perfect for busy individuals, this nourishing dish keeps the broccoli crisp-tender by adding it at the very end, ensuring a vibrant, satisfying, and wholesome dinner that supports your mindful eating goals without the need for constant kitchen supervision.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into uniform 1/4-inch strips
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
Instructions
Place the beef strips into the slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and stir to ensure even coating.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the beef is tender.
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with a splash of water and stir into the slow cooker.
Add the broccoli florets to the pot, cover, and cook for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is tender-crisp.
Serve warm, optionally over steamed rice.
Notes
Ensure the beef is sliced against the grain to maximize tenderness. For a thicker sauce, whisk the cornstarch thoroughly before adding to the slow cooker to avoid lumps. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg