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Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Recipe for Authentic Takeout Flavor

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This easy slow cooker beef and broccoli recipe delivers tender beef and crisp broccoli in a rich, savory sauce that tastes just like authentic takeout, with minimal effort and hands-off cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds beef chuck roast, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup beef broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • Optional for serving: steamed white or brown rice
  • Optional garnish: sesame seeds and sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and slice it thinly against the grain into about 1/4-inch strips.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and beef broth until sugar dissolves.
  3. Place sliced beef into the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over it. Stir gently to coat all the beef.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until beef is tender.
  5. About 30 minutes before cooking ends, wash and cut broccoli into medium florets.
  6. Mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry. Add broccoli and slurry to the slow cooker, stir gently, cover, and cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes until broccoli is tender but crisp and sauce thickens.
  7. Stir gently. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of beef broth or water to loosen. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve beef and broccoli over steamed rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness. Add broccoli in the last 20-30 minutes on high to keep it crisp-tender. Use cornstarch slurry near the end to thicken sauce. Avoid opening slow cooker lid frequently. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. For soy-free, use coconut aminos. Optional toasted sesame oil added at the end enhances flavor.

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