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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Beef and Broccoli

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This easy weeknight dinner features tender beef and crisp broccoli in a sticky, garlicky honey sauce, all made effortlessly in the slow cooker. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal with classic takeout-inspired flavors and minimal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds flank steak or chuck roast, sliced thin against the grain
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups broccoli florets, fresh (about 2 medium heads)
  • Cooked white or brown rice, for serving
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice the beef thinly against the grain, about 1/4 inch thick. If needed, freeze the beef for 15 minutes to make slicing easier.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together beef broth, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil (if using), and black pepper until honey is dissolved.
  3. Place sliced beef in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over it. Toss gently to coat and ensure beef is mostly submerged.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until beef is tender and sauce is slightly thickened.
  5. About 30 minutes before beef is done, steam broccoli florets until just tender (on stovetop or microwave).
  6. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Stir slurry into the slow cooker and cook for another 20–30 minutes on high until sauce is glossy and thick.
  7. Stir in steamed broccoli just before serving and let sit for a few minutes to soak up the sauce.
  8. Serve beef and broccoli over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Notes

Slice beef thinly for tenderness. Steam broccoli separately and add at the end for crisp-tender texture. Use tamari for gluten-free. Double sauce ingredients for extra sauciness, but watch slow cooker capacity. Leftovers store well and taste even better the next day. For a spicy kick, add chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce.

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Keywords: slow cooker, beef and broccoli, honey garlic, easy dinner, weeknight meal, Asian, comfort food, gluten-free option, meal prep

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