5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
Put raw beef strips, broccoli, and a simple soy sauce mixture in your slow cooker, and come home to a savory, restaurant-style meal no delivery app required.
This 5-ingredient slow cooker beef and broccoli is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights. Inspired by the classic Chinese-American takeout favorite, this homemade version delivers the same rich, comforting flavor with fewer ingredients, less sodium, and almost no effort. Tender beef strips simmer slowly in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce while the broccoli cooks to bright green perfection, making this dish both satisfying and family-friendly.
If you love easy crockpot dinners, budget-friendly meals, and better-than-takeout recipes, this slow cooker beef and broccoli deserves a spot in your weekly rotation.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli:
Only 5 simple ingredients no complicated prep
Hands-off slow cooker recipe perfect for busy days
Takeout flavor at home save money and control the ingredients
Family-friendly comfort food with protein and veggies
Versatile serving options rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes
Ingredients:
Serves: 4
1½ pounds beef strips (sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced)
3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
1 cup beef broth (or water with beef bouillon)
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
Directions:
Place the beef strips evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar until well combined.
Pour the sauce over the beef, gently stirring to coat.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the beef is tender.
About 30–45 minutes before serving, stir in the broccoli florets, pushing them into the sauce.
Cover and continue cooking on HIGH until the broccoli is tender but still vibrant.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve this slow cooker beef and broccoli over steamed white or brown rice for a classic takeout experience. It’s also delicious over egg noodles, quinoa, or even mashed potatoes. Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture.
Variations & Helpful Tips:
Thicker sauce: Stir 1–2 tablespoons cornstarch with cold water and add during the last 30 minutes
Extra veggies: Add carrots or snap peas with the broccoli
Milder flavor: Replace half the soy sauce with teriyaki sauce
Spicy option: Add red pepper flakes or sriracha to individual servings
Protein swap: Use chicken strips instead of beef and reduce cooking time
