Skip the Delivery — This Easy Crockpot Classic Is Rich, Flavorful, and Perfectly Saucy
If you love Chinese takeout but want a more budget-friendly and wholesome option, this Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli is exactly what your weeknight dinner routine needs. With melt-in-your-mouth beef strips, a bold garlic-ginger soy sauce, and tender-crisp broccoli stirred in at the end, this dish brings restaurant-level flavor straight to your slow cooker — with almost zero effort.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Dump-and-go convenience — perfect for busy days
- Flavor-packed sauce made with pantry staples
- Tender, juicy beef every time — no overcooking
- Healthier than takeout, with fewer additives and more control
- Delicious over rice, noodles, or even low-carb cauliflower rice
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 1 ½ – 2 lbs flank steak or chuck, thinly sliced against the grain
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 tbsp water
For the Broccoli:
- 2–3 cups fresh broccoli florets (add in final 30 minutes)
- Optional: splash of sesame oil or a sprinkle of sesame seeds to finish