Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
Beef and broccoli is always a good choice – especially when it’s made in the slow cooker! By the time it’s ready, all you have to do is make some quick rice, and you have yourself a meal! Member’s Mark™ Crushed Red Pepper adds a little heat to this savory, salty, delicious dish!
What to Serve with Beef and Broccoli
Beef and broccoli goes great with sides that soak up the savory sauce and balance the meal. Here are some tasty options:
Rice & Grains
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Steamed white rice — classic and simple.
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Jasmine or basmati rice — adds aroma and texture.
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Brown rice — for a heartier, nuttier option.
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Fried rice — turn it into a full takeout-style meal.
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Cauliflower rice or quinoa — lighter, low-carb alternatives.
Noodles
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Lo mein or chow mein noodles — great for tossing with extra sauce.
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Rice noodles or udon — soft and chewy for a comforting pairing.
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Garlic sesame noodles — flavorful and quick to make.
Appetizers or Sides
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Egg rolls or spring rolls — crispy and great with dipping sauces.
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Dumplings (pork, chicken, or veggie) — steamed or pan-fried.
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Crab rangoon — for a creamy, crunchy contrast.
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Asian cucumber salad — adds coolness and crunch.
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Steamed edamame — simple and healthy.
Extra Veggies
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Stir-fried mixed vegetables — carrots, snow peas, bell peppers.
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Garlic green beans — garlicky and slightly blistered.
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Sauteed bok choy or baby spinach — quick and light.
Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs Flank steak thinly sliced and chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup Beef broth
- ⅔ cup Low sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Minced garlic
- ¼ tsp Member's Mark™ Crushed Red Pepper
- 4 cup Broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 4 tbsp Cold water
Instructions
- Grease the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Add steak, beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and Member's Mark™ Crushed Red Pepper. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low 4-5 hours.
- After 4-5 hours, uncover the slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water until dissolved. Add the mixture to the slow cooker and stir. Cover and allow to cook another 20-25 minutes.
- Just before serving, place broccoli in a large microwavable bowl, fill with 1/2-inch of water, and cover with a paper towel. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Drain, stir broccoli into slow cooker, and serve.