Juicy Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli Bliss
This **Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli** is a simple and delicious meal that’s perfect for busy days! Tender slices of beef are slow-cooked in a rich, savory-sweet garlic sauce until perfectly juicy. Fresh broccoli is added at the end to keep it crisp and vibrant. Serve everything over a warm bed of rice for a comforting, homemade dinner the whole family will love.
**Ingredients:**
– **1 lb boneless beef chuck roast** – sliced into thin strips
– **1 cup beef consommé** – or beef broth for rich flavor
– **½ cup soy sauce** – adds a deep, umami taste
– **⅓ cup brown sugar** – balances the savory flavors with a hint of sweetness
– **1 tbsp sesame oil** – enhances the aroma and taste
– **3 garlic cloves, minced** – for a delicious garlicky kick
– **2 tbsp cornstarch** – helps thicken the sauce
– **2 tbsp cooled sauce** – taken from the slow cooker after cooking
– **Fresh broccoli florets** – add as much as you like
– **Hot cooked rice** – for serving
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Beef:** Place the thinly sliced beef into the slow cooker.
2. **Make the Sauce:** In a small bowl, whisk together the beef consommé, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Pour the mixture over the beef, making sure it’s fully coated.
3. **Slow Cook:** Cover and cook on **low for 6 to 8 hours**. This allows the beef to become super tender and soak up all the flavors.
4. **Thicken the Sauce:**
– In a separate cup, mix **2 tablespoons of cornstarch** with **2 tablespoons of the cooked sauce** from the slow cooker. Stir until smooth.
– Pour this mixture back into the slow cooker and stir well to combine.
– If the sauce isn’t thickening enough, transfer it to a saucepan and bring it to a boil on the stove until it reaches your desired consistency.
5. **Add the Broccoli:** Stir in the fresh broccoli florets, cover, and cook on **high for 30 minutes**. The heat will help the sauce thicken and cook the broccoli just enough to keep it bright and slightly crisp.
6. **Serve & Enjoy:** Spoon the beef and broccoli over a bowl of hot cooked rice. Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying meal!
**Tips for the Best Beef & Broccoli:**
**Use flank steak or sirloin** if you prefer leaner beef.
**Want extra sauce?** Double the sauce ingredients for a richer dish.
**Prefer softer broccoli?** Steam it before adding it to the slow cooker.
**Love spice?** Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a little heat!
This **Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli** is a simple and delicious meal that’s perfect for busy days! Tender slices of beef are slow-cooked in a rich, savory-sweet garlic sauce until perfectly juicy. Fresh broccoli is added at the end to keep it crisp and vibrant. Serve everything over a warm bed of rice for a comforting, homemade dinner the whole family will love.
**Ingredients:**
– **1 lb boneless beef chuck roast** – sliced into thin strips
– **1 cup beef consommé** – or beef broth for rich flavor
– **½ cup soy sauce** – adds a deep, umami taste
– **⅓ cup brown sugar** – balances the savory flavors with a hint of sweetness
– **1 tbsp sesame oil** – enhances the aroma and taste
– **3 garlic cloves, minced** – for a delicious garlicky kick
– **2 tbsp cornstarch** – helps thicken the sauce
– **2 tbsp cooled sauce** – taken from the slow cooker after cooking
– **Fresh broccoli florets** – add as much as you like
– **Hot cooked rice** – for serving
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Beef:** Place the thinly sliced beef into the slow cooker.
2. **Make the Sauce:** In a small bowl, whisk together the beef consommé, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Pour the mixture over the beef, making sure it’s fully coated.
3. **Slow Cook:** Cover and cook on **low for 6 to 8 hours**. This allows the beef to become super tender and soak up all the flavors.
4. **Thicken the Sauce:**
– In a separate cup, mix **2 tablespoons of cornstarch** with **2 tablespoons of the cooked sauce** from the slow cooker. Stir until smooth.
– Pour this mixture back into the slow cooker and stir well to combine.
– If the sauce isn’t thickening enough, transfer it to a saucepan and bring it to a boil on the stove until it reaches your desired consistency.
5. **Add the Broccoli:** Stir in the fresh broccoli florets, cover, and cook on **high for 30 minutes**. The heat will help the sauce thicken and cook the broccoli just enough to keep it bright and slightly crisp.
6. **Serve & Enjoy:** Spoon the beef and broccoli over a bowl of hot cooked rice. Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying meal!
**Tips for the Best Beef & Broccoli:**
**Use flank steak or sirloin** if you prefer leaner beef. **Want extra sauce?** Double the sauce ingredients for a richer dish. **Prefer softer broccoli?** Steam it before adding it to the slow cooker. **Love spice?** Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a little heat!
