Description
This easy Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe brings quick and simple dinner ideas to your table with the best healthy flavors and tender beef in a rich sauce and perfect for busy nights and meal prep and gatherings like weeknight dinners and family events and casual parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- I start by slicing the beef into thin strips so it cooks evenly and becomes tender and I make sure pieces are uneven in size for a natural homemade look.
- I combine soy sauce and broth and sugar and garlic together until the mixture looks slightly cloudy and I notice the sugar starting to dissolve into the liquid.
- I place the beef into the sauce and gently coat each piece so it becomes darker and glossy and the slices start to soak up the liquid.
- I let the beef cook slowly until the color deepens and the texture softens and the sauce reduces slightly creating a thicker consistency.
- I add broccoli and the cornstarch mixture then stir so the broccoli turns bright green then softens slightly and the sauce thickens into a glossy coating.
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Slice beef thinly and evenly and this helps it cook faster and stay tender.
- Add broccoli later in cooking and this keeps it and slightly crisp.
- Use low heat setting and longer time and this improves flavor depth.
- Adjust sauce thickness at the end and add more cornstarch if needed.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat gently to avoid overcooking the broccoli. For longer storage freeze portions and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating slowly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Cuisine: Asian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg