Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
Description
The Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe features thinly sliced beef chuck roast cooked in a mixture of beef broth, reduced sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. The ingredients meld together during a low-heat slow cooking phase, softening the beef and infusing it with rich umami flavors. Garlic and sesame oil add aromatic depth to the sauce.
After the slow cooker phase, broccoli florets and a cornstarch slurry are added to thicken the sauce and quickly cook the broccoli until crisp-tender. This layering results in beef that is tender but not overcooked, with broccoli that retains some bite and vibrant green color.
Serve the beef and broccoli mixture immediately, ideally with steamed rice or noodles to absorb the savory sauce. The balance of sweet and savory notes comes from the blend of oyster sauce and brown sugar, complemented by fresh garlic and sesame oil. The dish suits a cozy meal that benefits from slow cooking to develop flavor and tenderize tougher beef cuts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup beef broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce reduced sodium
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast thinly sliced, boneless
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 heads broccoli cut into florets
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil and garlic.
- Place beef into a 6-qt slow cooker. Add sauce mixture and gently toss to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for 90 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup water and cornstarch.
- Stir in cornstarch mixture and broccoli into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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