Better Than Takeout Crockpot Beef and Broccoli: Easy Weeknight Comfort Food

By Lucas MorganAug 10, 2026

This comforting beef and broccoli dish delivers takeout-style flavors with almost zero hands-on time, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The slow-cooked beef becomes tender while the sauce remains savory, complemented by fresh broccoli that retains its vibrant green color. Serve it over warm rice for a complete meal that satisfies cravings without the hassle of cooking. It's a reliable addition to your collection of easy crockpot recipes for a delicious dinner.

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Prep 10 minCook 360 minTotal 370 min4 servings

Instructions

Place the thinly sliced beef into the bottom of your slow cooker.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.

Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and stir gently to ensure all the meat is coated.

Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the beef is tender.

About 30 minutes before you are ready to serve, whisk the cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl to create a smooth slurry.

Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker and add the fresh broccoli florets on top.

Cover and continue cooking for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is tender but still bright green.

Give everything a final stir and serve the beef and broccoli over warm rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Better Than Takeout Crockpot Beef and Broccoli: Easy Weeknight Comfort Food

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Better Than Takeout Crockpot Beef and Broccoli: Easy Weeknight Comfort Food

Name: Better Than Takeout Crockpot Beef and Broccoli: Easy Weeknight Comfort Food
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 370 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain); 1 cup beef broth; 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 0.33 cup brown sugar (packed); 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated); 0.25 cup cornstarch; 0.25 cup cold water; 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (2-3 cups)

By Lucas MorganAug 10, 2026

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Prep 10 minCook 360 minTotal 370 min4 servings

Ingredients

Servings4

•1.5 lbs flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
•1 cup beef broth
•0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
•0.33 cup brown sugar (packed)
•1 tablespoon sesame oil
•3 cloves garlic (minced)
•1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
•0.25 cup cornstarch
•0.25 cup cold water
•2 cups fresh broccoli florets (2-3 cups)

Instructions

1
Place the thinly sliced beef into the bottom of your slow cooker.
2
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
3
Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and stir gently to ensure all the meat is coated.
4
Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the beef is tender.
5
About 30 minutes before you are ready to serve, whisk the cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl to create a smooth slurry.
6
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker and add the fresh broccoli florets on top.
7
Cover and continue cooking for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is tender but still bright green.
8
Give everything a final stir and serve the beef and broccoli over warm rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.