Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli 

This Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli is a comforting, Asian-inspired dish that rivals your favorite takeout. Tender chuck steak is slow-cooked in a flavorful sauce made with beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and garlic. The result is a rich, savory dish with a hint of sweetness, complemented by the freshness of broccoli florets. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that's both easy to prepare and packed with flavor. 

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chuck steak, sliced thin against the grain
  
  

• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  
  

• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  
  

• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  
  

• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  
  

• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  
  

• 4 garlic cloves, minced
  
  

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  
  

• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  
  

• Steamed rice or noodles, for serving
  
  

• Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  
  

Directions

1. Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the sliced chuck steak, beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Stir to combine.
   
   

2. Cook: Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
   
   

3. Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with a small amount of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker to create a slurry. Stir this mixture back into the slow cooker. Add the broccoli florets and stir to combine.
   
   

4. Final Cooking: Cover and cook on High for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is tender.
   
   

5. Serve: Serve the beef and broccoli over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 704 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 54g
  
  

• Total Fat: 29g
  
  

  • Saturated Fat: 10g
    
    

• Cholesterol: 157mg
  
  

• Sodium: 558mg
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 58g
  
  

  • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    
    

  • Sugars: 18g
    
    

• Vitamin C: 148mg
  
  

• Calcium: 151mg
  
  

• Iron: 6mg