Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Bowls

Tender beef and flavorful broccoli come together in this easy slow cooker recipe. Perfect for a weeknight meal, these Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Bowls are a healthier and more convenient alternative to takeout.
Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Bowls
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Instructions


1.

In a large bowl, combine beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk until well combined.

2.

Place the cubed beef chuck roast in the slow cooker.

3.

Pour the sauce mixture over the beef, ensuring the beef is fully coated.

4.

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.

5.

In the last 30 minutes of cooking time, add the broccoli florets to the slow cooker.

6.

Cover and continue to cook until the broccoli is tender-crisp.

7.

Once the beef is cooked, shred it using two forks. Stir the shredded beef and broccoli to combine them well with the sauce.

8.

Serve the Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

9.

Enjoy your homemade Beef and Broccoli Bowls!


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Notes


1.

For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

2.

If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use 1 teaspoon of ground ginger.

3.

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.

4.

Serve over quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.

Category


• Main Course (Asian-Inspired)

Keywords


Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Asian Cuisine Easy Recipe Weeknight Dinner

Dietary


Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free soy sauce) Dairy-Free

Calories Per Serving


• Approximately 450-500 calories

Cook Time


• 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high (Easy)

Total Time


• 6 hours 15 minutes (on low) or 3 hours 15 minutes (on high)

Equipment


  • • Slow Cooker
  • • Large Bowl
  • • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Approx. Cost


• 15-20

Ingredients


Beef

  • • 2 lbs Beef chuck roast (Cut into 1-inch cubes)

Sauce

  • • 1 cup Beef broth (Low sodium)
  • • 1/2 cup Soy sauce (Low sodium or gluten-free tamari)
  • • 1/4 cup Brown sugar (Packed)
  • • 2 tbsp Sesame oil (Adds flavor)
  • • 2 tbsp Cornstarch (For thickening)
  • • 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • • 1 inch Ginger (Grated)
  • • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes (Optional, for heat)

Vegetables

  • • 4 cups Broccoli florets (Fresh or frozen)

Serving

  • • As needed Cooked rice (For serving)
  • • To taste Sesame seeds (For garnish)
  • • To taste Green onions (Sliced, for garnish)

Variations


  • • Steamed Rice
  • • Quinoa
  • • Cauliflower Rice
  • • Egg Rolls
  • • Spring Rolls