Simple to throw together and incredibly flavorful — this Crockpot Beef and Broccoli is better than takeout and comes together easily in your slow cooker.
I keep a short list of slow cooker recipes that I rely on again and again. They’re dependable, tasty, and perfect for busy nights — and this Crockpot Beef and Broccoli is one of them. I couldn’t believe I hadn’t posted it here before, so tonight I made it again and wrote it down to share. It’s fast to prep, requires minimal hands-on time, and yields tender, savory beef with bright steamed broccoli over rice.
To prepare, place sliced flank steak, diced onions, minced garlic, and ground ginger in a 4-quart crockpot. In a bowl combine beef (or chicken) broth, soy sauce, packed brown sugar, sesame (or vegetable) oil, and red pepper flakes. Pour the sauce over the steak, cover, and cook on low for 3–4 hours or on high for about 2 hours, until the steak is tender.
When the meat is cooked, stir in cornstarch to thicken the sauce. Serve over prepared white rice and top with freshly steamed broccoli. Spoon the beef and sauce over the broccoli and rice, and finish with extra red pepper flakes if you like a little heat.
Crockpot Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1–1.5 lbs flank steak, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup onions, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1/4–1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (to thicken)
- 3–4 cups fresh broccoli, steamed
- White rice, prepared
- Extra red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add the steak, onions, garlic, and ground ginger to a 4-quart crockpot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves. Pour over the steak and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours or on high for about 2 hours, until the steak is tender.
- Mix cornstarch with a small amount of water to make a slurry, then stir it into the crockpot to thicken the sauce. Allow a few minutes for the sauce to thicken before serving.
- To serve: place rice on a plate, top with steamed broccoli, then spoon the beef and sauce over everything. Garnish with additional red pepper flakes if desired.
Gluten Free
Use gluten-free soy sauce and gluten-free broth to make this recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive diners.
