Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

Make this Asian classic in your slow cooker! Crockpot Beef and Broccoli can be pulled together quickly for a fast and easy tasty weeknight meal.

The tender and juicy beef in this recipe combined with the crunchy and slightly bitter broccoli creates a balance of textures and flavors.

Plus, the sauce adds umami and savory notes to the dish. This post contains affiliate links.

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Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

This beef and broccoli recipe takes just 10 minutes of prep time.

Cook time is 3 hours on high in your crockpot or 7 hours on low.

It serves 4-6 people, depending on your appetite!

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs. beef stew meat, cut into chunks 1½ c. beef stock
• 3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• ½ c. gluten-free soy sauce
• 1 T. honey
• 2 T. toasted sesame oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 T. arrowroot
• 1 14-oz. bag frozen broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, cut in short, thin strips
• 3 c. brown rice, cooked 
• 1 T. toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Cooking Tips

Adding the vegetables 15-20 minutes before done cooking will yield crisp-tender results. Cook longer for softer veggies. 

Also, the frozen broccoli doesn’t need to be defrosted prior to cooking, so feel free to add them directly from the bag into your slow cooker.

Actual cooking times will varying by individual unit, so be sure to watch closely the first time you prepare this recipe to achieve desired results. 

Directions for beef and broccoli:

Add beef stew chunks to 5 or 6-quart slow cooker crock.

In a medium glass or other non-reactive bowl, whisk beef stock, garlic, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil to combine. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Pour mixture on top of beef. Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low.

To create a thicker sauce, create a slurry by combing 2 tablespoons of arrowroot with ¼ cup of liquid from the slow cooker. Set aside.

15-20 minutes before done cooking, remove lid and stir in the arrowroot slurry, then the frozen broccoli and red bell pepper. Cover and finish cooking.

Serve immediately with cooked brown rice and a drizzle of sauce from the slow cooker. Garnish with some toasted sesame seeds before serving, if desired. 

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