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Tender Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

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A simple, comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender beef chuck roast and crisp-tender broccoli in a savory-sweet sauce. Perfect for easy, hands-off cooking on busy days.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into thin strips
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Green onions, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the chuck roast, then slice thinly against the grain into strips about 1/2-inch thick.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Set aside.
  3. Place the sliced beef into the slow cooker crock in an even layer, then pour the sauce mixture over the top, coating all beef.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours until beef is tender but still holds shape.
  5. About 30 minutes before the beef finishes, steam or blanch broccoli florets until bright green and just tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker, then add broccoli florets.
  7. Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 15-20 minutes until sauce thickens and broccoli is heated through.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or extra soy sauce if needed. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness. Add broccoli near the end to avoid sogginess. Use low sodium soy sauce to control saltiness. Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry at the end. If beef is tough, cook longer on low heat. For gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce. Frozen broccoli can be used but add late in cooking.

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