Simple Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

210 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add the 2-pound chuck roast, cut into thin strips, to your slow cooker.
  2. 2Add the 2-pound chuck roast, cut into thin strips, to your slow cooker.
  3. 3Add the 2-pound chuck roast, cut into thin strips, to your slow cooker.
  4. 4In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of beef broth, 1/2 cup of soy sauce (or coconut aminos), 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 4 minced garlic cloves.
  5. 5In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of beef broth, 1/2 cup of soy sauce (or coconut aminos), 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 4 minced garlic cloves.
  6. 6In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of beef broth, 1/2 cup of soy sauce (or coconut aminos), 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 4 minced garlic cloves.
  7. 7Whisk the sauce ingredients together thoroughly.
  8. 8Whisk the sauce ingredients together thoroughly.
  9. 9Whisk the sauce ingredients together thoroughly.
  10. 10Pour the whisked sauce over the beef in the slow cooker.
  11. 11Pour the whisked sauce over the beef in the slow cooker.
  12. 12Pour the whisked sauce over the beef in the slow cooker.
  13. 13Ensure every piece of beef is coated in the sauce.
  14. 14Ensure every piece of beef is coated in the sauce.
  15. 15Ensure every piece of beef is coated in the sauce.
  16. 16Put the lid on the slow cooker and set it to low for 3 hours.
  17. 17Put the lid on the slow cooker and set it to low for 3 hours.
  18. 18Put the lid on the slow cooker and set it to low for 3 hours.
  19. 19At 2 and a half hours, remove the lid, give the beef a quick stir, and taste a piece.
  20. 20At 2 and a half hours, remove the lid, give the beef a quick stir, and taste a piece.
  21. 21At 2 and a half hours, remove the lid, give the beef a quick stir, and taste a piece.
  22. 22In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons of water and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to create a slurry.
  23. 23In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons of water and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to create a slurry.
  24. 24In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons of water and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to create a slurry.
  25. 25Pour the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker with the beef.
  26. 26Pour the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker with the beef.
  27. 27Pour the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker with the beef.
  28. 28Add a head of broccoli, cut into florets, to the slow cooker.
  29. 29Add a head of broccoli, cut into florets, to the slow cooker.
  30. 30Add a head of broccoli, cut into florets, to the slow cooker.
  31. 31Stir the broccoli into the beef and sauce mixture.
  32. 32Stir the broccoli into the beef and sauce mixture.
  33. 33Stir the broccoli into the beef and sauce mixture.
  34. 34Replace the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  35. 35Replace the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  36. 36Replace the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  37. 37After 30 minutes, remove the lid.
  38. 38After 30 minutes, remove the lid.
  39. 39After 30 minutes, remove the lid.
  40. 40Serve the beef and broccoli over rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  41. 41Serve the beef and broccoli over rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  42. 42Serve the beef and broccoli over rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • 2 pound chuck roast
  • 2 pound chuck roast
  • 2 pound chuck roast
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • rice
  • rice
  • rice
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

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Tips

  • You can thicken the sauce even more if desired.
  • You can add peppers, onions, or other vegetables to the dish.