Crockpot Beef & Broccoli: Tender, Flavor-Packed Slow-Cooked Delight
Introduction:
Crockpot Beef & Broccoli is a slow-cooked take on the classic Chinese-American favorite, delivering tender beef and crisp-tender broccoli in a savory-sweet sauce. By using a crockpot, the beef absorbs all the flavors from the soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and sesame oil, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich, well-rounded taste.
Perfect for busy weeknights or easy meal prep, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it, while the fresh broccoli and hot rice complete the dish with color, crunch, and comfort. It’s a crowd-pleasing meal that feels restaurant-quality but is entirely home-cooked.
Ingredients:
- 1–2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, sliced into thin strips
- 1 cup beef consommé or broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry for thickening)
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- Hot cooked rice, for serving