Slow-Cooker Beef Broccoli Dish (Printable)

Slow-cooked tender beef and broccoli served over fluffy brown rice with mixed greens for a balanced meal.

# What you'll need:

→ Beef & Marinade

01 - 1.5 lb 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 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 - 1.5 cups brown rice
17 - 3 cups water
18 - 1/2 tsp salt

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
02 - Transfer the marinated beef to the slow cooker. Add beef broth and stir gently to combine.
03 - Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours, or until the beef becomes tender.
04 - Whisk cornstarch and water together in a small bowl to form a smooth slurry.
05 - Stir the slurry into the slow cooker, then add the broccoli florets. Stir gently, cover, and continue cooking on low for 45 to 60 minutes until broccoli is crisp-tender and sauce thickens.
06 - Meanwhile, 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 before serving.
07 - Just before serving, stir mixed greens into the slow cooker and allow them to wilt for 2 to 3 minutes.
08 - Serve the beef and broccoli mixture over brown rice. Garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Balanced, complete meal with protein, vegetables and grains
  • Easy slow-cooker prep for hands-off cooking
02 -
  • For gluten-free, substitute tamari and choose oyster sauce alternatives
  • Oyster sauce may contain shellfish & soy; check all labels for allergens
03 -
  • If you prefer softer broccoli, add it earlier in cooking
  • To save time, use quick-cooking rice or pre-cooked grains
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