Easy Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

This Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli is a delicious, takeout-inspired dinner with tender beef, fresh broccoli, and a rich, savory garlic and soy sauce. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles for an easy, comforting family dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

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Try my crockpot Mississippi pot roast and crockpot beef barley soup next!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy prep: Just 10 minutes of prep, then let the slow cooker do the work.
• Tender and flavorful: Slow-cooked beef and broccoli in a rich, savory garlic and soy sauce.
• Family dinner favorite: Serve over rice or noodles for an easy, satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1½ pounds (700 g) flank steak or stewing beef, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup beef broth
• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 10–11 ounces (300 g) broccoli florets
• Optional for Serving
• Cooked rice or noodles
• Sesame seeds

Step By Step Instructions

STEP ONE – Add the sliced beef, diced onion, garlic, beef broth, low-sodium soy sauce, and brown sugar to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.

STEP TWO – Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or until the beef is tender.

STEP THREE – During the final 30 minutes of cooking, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl until smooth.

STEP FOUR – Stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.

STEP FIVE – Add the broccoli florets, cover, and continue cooking for 30 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.

STEP SIX – Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

STEP SEVEN – Serve warm over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.