5.0 from 6 votes
Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli- better than take-out, beef and broccoli only takes 10 minutes from fridge to slow cooker.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 493 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds chuck roast beef , fat trimmed
- 1 white onion , sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3-4 teaspoons garlic , minced
- 3-4 teaspoons fresh ginger , grated
- 12 ounces bag frozen broccoli florets*
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds , toasted and optional
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup scallions , sliced for garnish
- 4 cups rice
Instructions
- Slice the beef into 1/2 inch strips against the grain.
- Place the in slow cooker along with the onion, beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, vinegar, garlic and ginger . Give it a quick a stir.
- Place on high heat for 3 hours.
- Add the frozen broccoli. Spoon out 1/2 cup of liquid and whisk with the cornstarch, return to the sauce to thicken. Continue to cook for 15 minutes on low heat.
- Serve over preferred rice and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions, if desired.
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Notes
- If using fresh broccoli, cooking time might increase to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
1714mg
(71%)
Potassium
1001mg
(29%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
414IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
53mg
(59%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1714mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 1001mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 414IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.