Chinese Style Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Recipe
This Chinese Style Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli is the perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors, with tender beef simmered in a rich soy-based sauce. The addition of fresh broccoli brings vibrant color and a nutritious crunch. It’s a fuss-free recipe, ideal for busy weeknights, as the slow cooker does all the work. Serve it with rice or noodles for a comforting, restaurant-quality meal at home. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients:
For the slow cook:
500 g diced beef
1 onion, chopped
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
4 tbsp oyster sauce
4 tbsp honey
4 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
1/2 tsp dried chili flakes (optional)
To finish:
3 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
1 broccoli head, chopped into bite-sized florets
Instructions:
1. Prepare the slow cooker:
Add the beef, onion, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, ketchup, Chinese five-spice, and chili flakes (if using) to the slow cooker. Mix well to coat the beef.
2. Cook low and slow:
Set the slow cooker to HIGH for 4-5 hours or LOW for 6-7 hours.
Stir occasionally if possible.
3. Thicken the sauce and add broccoli:
Thirty minutes before the end of cooking time, mix cornflour with water to create a slurry and stir it into the sauce to thicken.
Add broccoli florets at this stage or steam them separately for a fresher look and texture (see notes).
4. Serve and enjoy:
Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, or alongside quick egg-fried rice for a delicious and comforting Chinese-inspired meal.
Notes & Tips
Frozen veggies? Swap fresh onion, garlic, ginger, or broccoli for frozen to save prep time.
Extra flavor: Marinate the beef with the sauce ingredients overnight for deeper flavor.
Thickening tip: If the sauce is too runny, add more cornflour slurry to your desired consistency.
Broccoli options: To avoid dull-looking broccoli, steam or boil it for 4 minutes, drain, and toss it with the beef just before serving.
Serving Suggestions:
Pair this tender beef and broccoli with fluffy jasmine rice or stir-fried noodles for an authentic Chinese restaurant-style experience.
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