Here’s a simple and flavorful Crockpot Beef & Broccoli recipe — perfect for a hands-off dinner with tender beef and garlicky broccoli in a savory sauce.
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the Beef:
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1.5 lbs (700g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
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1/2 cup soy sauce
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1/4 cup beef broth or water
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, but adds depth)
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (optional)
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1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Broccoli:
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4 cups broccoli florets
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1/4 cup water or beef broth (for steaming)
For Serving:
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Cooked rice or noodles
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Sesame seeds (optional)
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Green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Beef Sauce:
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In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and black pepper.
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Add Beef to Crockpot:
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Place sliced beef in the crockpot. Pour the sauce over the beef and stir to coat evenly.
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Cook Beef:
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Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until beef is tender.
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Add Broccoli:
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About 30 minutes before serving, add the broccoli florets along with 1/4 cup water or broth.
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Stir and cover. Let the broccoli steam until tender but still bright green.
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Thicken the Sauce (if needed):
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If the sauce is too thin, remove the lid and cook on high for 10–15 minutes, or mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp cold water and stir into the crockpot to thicken.
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Serve:
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Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
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Tips for Best Results:
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Slice beef thinly to ensure it cooks quickly and remains tender.
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Broccoli timing: Don’t add it too early; it will get mushy if cooked for hours.
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Make it extra flavorful: Marinate beef in half the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
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Add crunch: Sprinkle lightly toasted sesame seeds just before serving.
If you like, I can also give a “5-ingredient quick version” that uses frozen broccoli and minimal prep — ready in the crockpot in under 3 hours.
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