Slow Cooker Beef Broccoli (Print Version)

Tender beef and broccoli cooked slowly, paired with fluffy brown rice and fresh greens for a balanced meal.

# Components:

→ Beef & Marinade

01 - 1 1/2 lbs beef chuck or flank steak, thinly sliced
02 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
04 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
05 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Sauce

09 - 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
10 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
11 - 2 tbsp water

→ Vegetables

12 - 4 cups broccoli florets
13 - 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, kale, or Swiss chard), washed and roughly chopped
14 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
15 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

→ Rice

16 - 1 1/2 cups brown rice
17 - 3 cups water
18 - 1/2 tsp salt

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Toss well to coat.
02 - Transfer beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add beef broth and stir gently to combine.
03 - Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until beef is tender.
04 - Whisk cornstarch and water together in a small bowl to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker.
05 - Add broccoli florets to the slow cooker, stir gently, and cover. Continue cooking on low for 45 to 60 minutes until broccoli is crisp-tender and sauce has thickened.
06 - While broccoli cooks, bring water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add brown rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork.
07 - Just before serving, stir the mixed greens into the slow cooker and allow to wilt for 2 to 3 minutes.
08 - Spoon beef and broccoli mixture over brown rice. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Satisfying one-pot slow-cooker convenience
  • Packed with vegetables & balanced nutrition
02 -
  • Oyster sauce often contains shellfish so check labels for dietary restrictions
  • Brown rice needs extra simmering time compared to white rice
03 -
  • Slice beef thinly across the grain for tenderness
  • Stir greens in only at the end to keep them vibrant
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