This beef and broccoli slow cooker recipe is a total weeknight win! Tender beef, a rich savory sauce, and easy prep beats takeout every time.
If you love an easy dinner that feels like a takeout treat, this beef and broccoli made in the slow cooker is about to become a favorite.
The beef turns incredibly tender as it cooks low and slow, soaking up a rich, savory sauce, while the broccoli adds just the right fresh bite at the end.
It is simple, comforting, and perfect for those nights when you want something delicious without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
WHY THIS SLOW COOKER BEEF & BROCCOLI IS A MUST-TRY
- Super easy prep, just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work.
- Tender, flavorful beef that melts in your mouth every time.
- Better than takeout with fresh ingredients and bold savory sauce.
- Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a no fuss dinner.
- Family friendly and budget friendly so everyone loves it and you will make it again and again.
For even more delicious slow cooker recipes, try this Tex-Mex pulled pork recipe or this slow cooker chicken and tater tot casserole recipe.
You will need the following ingredients listed below to make this slow cooker recipe (the exact measurements, nutrition information and full recipe are all in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post).
Ingredients Needed for Beef and Broccoli
- Flank Steak or Stewing Beef
- Onion
- Garlic
- Beef Stock
- Soy-Free Stir-Fry Style Sauce or Worcestershire-Based Substitute
- Brown Sugar
- Cornflour (cornstarch)
- Broccoli Florets
Optional for serving:
- Cooked Rice or Noodles
- Sesame Seeds
How to Make Beef & Broccoli Slow Cooker
Add the sliced beef, diced onion, garlic, beef stock, sauce, and brown sugar to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours, until the beef is tender. In a small bowl, mix the cornflour with 2 tablespoons cold water to form a slurry.
Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. Add the broccoli florets during the final 30 minutes of cooking.
Cover and continue cooking until broccoli is tender but still vibrant.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve over steamed white rice
- Try with egg noodles
- Add red pepper flakes for heat
- Garnish with sesame seeds
Storage
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months (freeze without rice).
Reheat: Warm gently on stovetop or microwave until heated through.
SAVE FOR LATER BY PINNING THE BELOW IMAGE
FAQs
Yes. Skirt steak or sirloin can also work if sliced thin.
Yes. Cook on high for 3–4 hours, but low gives more tender results.
Add during the final 30 minutes to prevent overcooking.When should I add broccoli?
Yes. Substitute with traditional soy sauce if preferred.
Melt in Your Mouth Beef and Broccoli Slow Cooker Recipe
Author: Recipe Idea Shop
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb Flank Steak or Stewing Beef, sliced thin
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- ½ cup Beef Stock
- ¼ cup Soy-Free Stir-Fry Style Sauce or Worcestershire-Based Substitute
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornflour (cornstarch)
- 10 oz Broccoli Florets
Optional for Serving
- Cooked Rice or Noodles
- Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Add the sliced beef, diced onion, garlic, beef stock, sauce, and brown sugar to the slow cooker.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours, until the beef is tender.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornflour with 2 tablespoons cold water to form a slurry.
- Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce
- Add the broccoli florets during the final 30 minutes of cooking. Cover and continue cooking until broccoli is tender but still vibrant.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition (may vary depending on ingredients and amounts used)
