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Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli: A Simple Dinner Delight

A simple and delicious slow cooker recipe for beef and broccoli, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Cooked rice for serving

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, beef broth, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  2. Place the sliced flank steak in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the meat, stirring to coat evenly.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
  4. After cooking, add the broccoli florets to the slow cooker, stir, and cover again. Cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
  5. Serve the beef and broccoli over cooked rice, drizzling any extra sauce from the slow cooker over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, mix an additional tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the slow cooker 10 minutes before serving.
  • Add sliced bell peppers or snap peas along with the broccoli for extra color and nutrition.

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