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Easy Tender Crockpot Beef and Broccoli Recipe for Perfect Weeknight Dinners

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A simple and comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender beef and crisp-tender broccoli with a balanced savory-sweet sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, washed and trimmed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup beef broth or water
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 1 pound of flank steak against the grain into strips about ¼ inch thick. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ⅓ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup beef broth, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  3. Place the sliced beef at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the beef. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, add 4 cups fresh broccoli florets on top of the beef and sauce. Cover and continue cooking until broccoli is bright green and just tender, about 20-30 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Stir this slurry gently into the crockpot. Let it cook another 5-10 minutes uncovered to thicken the sauce.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more soy sauce if needed. Drizzle a teaspoon of sesame oil before serving if desired.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if using. Serve hot over steamed rice or your favorite sides.

Notes

Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness. Add broccoli near the end to keep it crisp-tender. Use cornstarch slurry to thicken sauce just before serving. For gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce and use gluten-free oyster sauce or omit it. Avoid cooking on high heat for too long to prevent tough beef.

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