Description
Hearty crockpot beef and broccoli satisfies comfort food cravings with tender meat and crisp vegetables. Slow-cooked simplicity brings restaurant-quality flavors home, letting busy cooks enjoy a delicious meal without complex preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless beef chuck roast, sliced into thin strips
- Fresh broccoli florets
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef consomme
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1/3 cup (80 grams) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Thickening Agents:
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cooled sauce from the crock pot after being cooked
Serving:
- Hot cooked rice
Instructions
- Slice the beef into thin strips, ensuring even cuts for consistent cooking and tenderness.
- Create a flavorful braising liquid by whisking together beef consomme, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a separate mixing bowl.
- Transfer the beef strips into the crockpot and generously pour the prepared sauce over the meat, ensuring complete coverage.
- Set the crockpot to low temperature and allow the beef to slow-cook for 6-7 hours, which will break down the meat fibers and develop rich flavors.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of cooled cooking liquid to create a smooth thickening agent.
- Gently stir the cornstarch mixture into the crockpot, which will gradually transform the sauce into a glossy, more concentrated consistency.
- Add fresh broccoli florets directly into the crockpot, submerging them partially in the hot sauce to maintain their vibrant green color and crisp texture.
- Increase the crockpot temperature to high and cook for an additional 20-25 minutes, allowing the broccoli to become tender-crisp and absorb the savory sauce.
- Plate the beef and broccoli over steamed white rice, spooning extra sauce over the top for maximum flavor absorption.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Use a fatty cut like chuck roast to ensure the meat stays juicy during slow cooking.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-sodium soy sauce and beef consommé to control salt levels.
- If broccoli becomes too soft, add it during the last hour of cooking to maintain its crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg