Description
Tender strips of beef and crisp broccoli cook in a savory garlic soy sauce for an easy slow cooker dinner the whole family can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic, about 3 cloves
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 12-ounce bag frozen broccoli florets, about 3 cups
- Cooked white rice, brown rice, or noodles, for serving
- Sliced green onions, optional
- Sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
- Whisk the beef broth, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic together in a medium bowl.
- Place the sliced chuck roast in a 4- to 7-quart slow cooker.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and toss gently until every strip is coated.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, checking the beef at the shorter cooking time.
- About one hour before the beef finishes, remove 1/4 cup of hot cooking liquid and place it in a small bowl.
- Add the cornstarch to the reserved liquid and whisk until completely smooth.
- Slowly stir the cornstarch mixture back into the slow cooker, then cover and continue cooking.
- Add the frozen broccoli during the final 30 minutes and stir gently to incorporate.
- Cover and cook until the broccoli becomes hot and crisp-tender.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Slice the beef thinly across the grain for a tender texture.
- Partially thaw the broccoli or add it 45 to 60 minutes before serving when you prefer softer florets.
- For deeper flavor, brown the beef strips in a hot skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Use low-sodium broth and soy sauce to keep the finished sauce from becoming overly salty.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze cooled leftovers for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat gently on the stove over medium-low heat with a splash of broth or water.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 934
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 78