A super simple and delicious Beef and Broccoli recipe. This is so easy to make, simply chuck all the ingredients into the slow cooker or crockpot and leave it to cook all day.
Winter may be cold and a bit miserable but when you have a warm and comforting slow-cooked meal to come home to in the evening, it almost makes it all worthwhile!
Slow Cookers / Crockpots
I’ve been a massive fan of slow cookers since my now husband first introduced me to his when we moved in together. I’m not sure he actually ever used it but I was hooked pretty much straight away!
You can use a slow cooker for so many different types of foods!
But delicious warming casseroles has to be my absolute favourite and this Beef & Broccoli is one of my current favourites to cook in it.
This slow cooker beef & broccoli is perfect for busy weekdays.
You can chuck all the ingredients in to cook before you leave the house in the morning.
I’ve timed myself and I can get everything weighed, measured, chopped and in the slow cooker in just 3 minutes.
When you get in from a busy day at work or out-and-about all you need to do is add the cornflour (cornstarch) to thicken the sauce and steam the broccoli.
My Top Tip
I prefer to cook the broccoli separately and then add it to the beef and the sauce at the end.
This helps keep its lovely bright vibrant green colour.
You can add the broccoli to the rest of the ingredients in the slow cooker, but it will lose its colour and go a little mushy!
Are you a fan of slow cookers? If you have any tried and tested favourite slow cookers recipes link them in the comments below or if you’re looking for some slow cooker recipe inspiration, then check out our other Slow Cooker Recipes!
I’m always on the look out for new meals to try!
For another super easy slow cooker recipe check my other recipes here:
Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese UK – Did you know that you can cook Mac & Cheese in the slow cooker or crockpot? Super easy and so tasty too! Here’s my Slow Cooker Macaroni Cheese Recipe!
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala – The easiest ever recipe for a tasty Chicken Tikka Masala, cooked in the slow cooker to make it soft and tender.
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Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli
Prep Time: 3 mins- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 3 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Main Meal
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: European
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A super simple and delicious Beef and Broccoli recipe. This is so easy to make, simply chuck all the ingredients into the slow cooker or crockpot and leave it to cook all day.
Ingredients
- 500g / 1 lb casserole beef steak or flank steak
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 400ml / 1.5 cups beef stock (I use low sodium stock)
- 60ml / 0.25 cup soy sauce (I use low sodium soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp cornflour or cornstarch
- 250g / 9oz chopped broccoli
- To serve: boiled rice, chopped spring onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Add the beef, onion, garlic, beef stock, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and honey to the slow cooker and mix. Pop on the lid and cook on low for 4 – 5 hours (or on high for 3 hours).
- Use a ladle to remove about 2 large spoons of the liquid from the slow cooker into a small bowl. Add the cornflour to the bowl and whisk with a fork until there are no lumps. Pour this mixture back into the slow cooker, mix well and continue to cook for another 30 – 40 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Steam the broccoli (use a steamer or cook in the microwave) and then add it to the slow cooker and mix.
- Serve immediately with boiled rice and garnish with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds.
Chrissie says
I made this minus the sesame oil and seeds due to being allergic.
It was super delicious and I loved the sweetness! We served with rice and it was really filling and we even had leftovers for lunch the next day!
This will become a firm favourite in our house I am sure 🙂
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Chrissie Crompton says
I made this minus the sesame oil and seeds due to being allergic.
It was super delicious and I loved the sweetness! We served with rice and it was really filling and we even had leftovers for lunch the next day!
This will become a firm favourite in our house I am sure 🙂
★★★★★
Yvette says
Hi. This did not work for us. We used gravy beef because I couldn’t find the cuts suggested. The meat was super tough to eat after 5 hours. Any suggestions?
Vicky says
Hi Yvette. That particular cut of meat would probably need about 8 hours to make it soft. if you try this recipe again please let us know how it turns out.
Yvette says
Thanks. We will give it another go.
Mona says
Delicious recipe, super easy to prep and kids and adults scoff it 😀 thanks for sharing.
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RhiRhi says
Does it matter if it’s light or dark brown sugar?
Bianca Carey Spencer says
Hi RhiRhi, no since it’s only a small amount in the recipe this won’t matter.
Ruth says
This was fabulous. Definitely one to add to our repertoire. My husband was positively gushing. Thank you
★★★★★
Danielle says
Delicious and so easy to prep!
Avery says
Yum!!! We have this regularly now as it’s so easy and tastes great. Love slow cooker stuff.
★★★★★
Tanya Murray says
I put this on our meal plan every month. So easy and tasty!
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Rebekah says
Does this freeze well? Looks wonderful 🙂
Ciara Attwell says
Yes you can freeze it once it has cooled completely
Nat says
Hi, do you recommend light or dark soy sauce?
Thanks x
Ciara Attwell says
Whichever you prefer. I used dark in this recipe.
Diana says
Hi! Is it 60ml or 120ml Soy sauce? Bcs you say 60ml and then 1/2 cup, but 1/2 cup is 120ml. 🙂 Looking forward to try it this weekend or next week. I like it when there is not a huge list of strange ingredients. Many of the US usual engridients are hardly found in Germany for example and I struggle to find substitutes. So this recipe had me hooked right away.
Ciara Attwell says
So sorry, its 60ml or 1/4 cup. I often get it wrong when I’m converting from ml to cups!!