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Savory Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

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An easy, 3-ingredient style slow cooker dinner featuring tender beef chuck roast and crisp broccoli in a savory, umami-rich sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 beef chuck roast (approx. 350g), cut into thin strips
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup beef broth (low sodium)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (optional, for thickening)
  • Steamed rice for serving
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry and cut it into thin strips, slicing against the grain for tenderness.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Place the beef strips into the slow cooker pot and pour the sauce mixture over the beef, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  4. Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours.
  5. After 4 hours, check that the beef is tender. Add the broccoli florets on top of the beef without stirring.
  6. Cover and cook on High for another 30 to 45 minutes, until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
  7. If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook on High for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately over steamed rice, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Slice the beef against the grain to ensure tenderness. Do not add broccoli at the beginning of cooking as it will become mushy. If using flank steak instead of chuck roast, reduce cooking time to 2-3 hours on Low. For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce. The flavors improve the next day.

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