Slow-Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Name: Slow-Cooker Beef and Broccoli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h 30 min
Total time: 6 h 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asia
Ingredients: 2 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 garlic cloves, minced; 1 beef top sirloin steak (1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water; 4 cups fresh broccoli florets; Hot cooked rice; Optional: Sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6-1/2 hours

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This flavor-rich slow-cooker beef and broccoli dish is a family favorite. It requires little prep on your part—toss most of the ingredients in the slow cooker and by dinner you'll have a ready-made meal that's both hearty and flavorful.

Ingredients

2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 garlic cloves, minced
1 beef top sirloin steak (1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
Hot cooked rice
Optional: Sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions

Directions

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add beef; stir to coat. Cover and cook on low until tender, about 6 hours.
In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until thickened, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, place a steamer basket over 1 in. water. Place broccoli in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir broccoli into slow cooker. Serve over rice. If desired, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 366 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1696mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 42g protein.

I love introducing my kids to all kinds of flavors. This Asian-inspired slow-cooker meal is one of their favorites, so I serve it often. —Brandy Stansbury Edna, Texas

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