Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef

Ditch the expense of takeout and the work of homemade broccoli beef with this super-simple slow cooker recipe for the classic dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 814 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup warm water
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 ½ pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch strips
• 2 pounds broccoli florets, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil.

Step 2

Crumble beef bouillon cube into warm water in a bowl and stir to dissolve; add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and sesame oil and stir to dissolve sugar.

Step 3

Put beef strips into a slow cooker crock. Pour sauce mixture over the beef.

Step 4

Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours (or on High for 4 hours).

Step 5

Spoon 2 tablespoons liquid from the slow cooker into a bowl. Whisk cornstarch into the liquid and stir the cornstarch mixture into the liquid in the slow cooker until consistent in color.

Step 6

Cook on High until the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes.

Step 7

Cook broccoli in covered steamer until tender, 2 to 6 minutes; add to sauce in slow cooker and stir to coat.

Step 8

Ladle broccoli beef over portions of cooked jasmine rice and garnish with sesame seeds.