Slow Cooker Soy Ginger Beef & Vegetables is the ultimate one-pot, takeout-inspired meal. Economical stew meat cooks low and slow until it is falling-apart tender. Baby carrots cook along with the beef, soaking up all the rich, savory flavor. Broccoli is added at the end to bring a bright, fresh finish to the dish.
Recipe at a glance (TL;DR)
- Prep time: 5 min
- Cook time: 8 hours on low
- Main Ingredients: Stew meat, broccoli, carrots
- Servings: 6
- Best for: busy weeknights, family dinners, when you need a meal with a longer cooking time
- Why it's effortless: Minimal prep, no cutting involved, no babysitting
This Asian-inspired crockpot recipe is a big hit in my house. Even the veggie-averse like this because the carrots absorb so much flavor from the sauce. We serve this over rice or quinoa to absorb every drop of the yummy sauce.
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Why you'll love this beef recipe
- Easy, hands-free cooking ~ Just add the meat, carrots, and sauce ingredients to your slow cooker and let it do the work. No precooking required.
- Perfect for feeding a crowd ~ You can easily double this recipe with almost no extra work.
- Budget-friendly ~ Stew meat is less expensive than other cuts of meat and comes already cut into bite-sized pieces. The most economical way to buy it is in bulk at a store like Sam's Club or Costco.
- Busy days ~ This dish has a longer cooking time, making it the perfect set-it-and-forget-it before a long, crazy day
- If you love traditional Beef and Broccoli, this recipe is that and more! The addition of carrots and a more intense soy-ginger sauce means more to love.
📝Ingredient shopping list
Following are the ingredients you'll need to make this slow cooker soy ginger beef. Full quantities and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
Protein
- Stew Meat ~ Buying pre-cut stew meat saves time and effort.
Produce
- Baby Carrots ~ no cutting needed
- Broccoli Florets ~ I like to buy the bagged, pre-cut kind (because I am lazy)
- Minced Garlic ~ I used jarred to save time
- Minced Ginger ~ Jarred works here too
- Green Onion ~ optional garnish
Pantry Items
- Soy Sauce
- Beef Broth
- Sesame Oil
- Sesame Seeds ~ optional garnish
Do I have to brown stew beef before slow cooking?
No, stew meat does not need to be browned first. You can choose to brown it first. Some people feel that it enhances the flavor. However, when served in a rich, savory sauce like this one, browning doesn't really add much.
🎥Watch how to make it
Preparing your slow cooker
- Lightly coat your slow cooker with a non-stick spray, oil, or butter before cooking
- Avocado oil and olive oil are both great choices for this recipe
- Use a slow cooker liner for the easiest cleanup (always an optional step)
Step-by-step photos
Place stew meat into a greased slow cooker
Add all seasonings and carrots. Stir to combine. Cover and cook.
30 minutes or so before serving, stir in broccoli
Once the broccoli is cooked to your liking, the dish is ready to serve.
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Variations
- Spice ~ Red pepper flakes or sriracha are great additions to heat things up
- Swap Veggies ~ Sugar snap peas, mushrooms, and baby potatoes would all work well in place of or in addition to the carrots.
- Reduce Sodium ~ Use reduced-sodium soy sauce and reduced-sodium beef broth
How to store and reheat leftovers
- Refrigerate leftover beef in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Freeze Asian slow cooker beef for up to 3 months in a freezer-friendly container or zipper bag.
- Allow frozen leftovers to thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then gently reheat in the microwave.
What to Serve this with
This stew meat recipe is great:
- On top of rice
- Next to mashed potatoes
- Over riced cauliflower
- Beside a crisp garden salad
- With a crusty heel of bread
Expert tips for success
- Cook this set-it-and-forget-it meal low and slow for the most tender beef
- Freeze in meal-size containers for easy reheat-and-eat future meals.
- Be sure to add your broccoli at the end to avoid it getting mushy.
- In the market for a new crockpot? I love mine!
- Easy dinner idea: Use a slow-cooker liner when making this dish. You will have almost zero clean-up to deal with.
- Don't forget to turn on and PLUG IN your slow cooker!!
Good to Know
Yes, you can use frozen meat; however, food safety guidelines recommend allowing it to fully defrost before adding to your slow cooker.
Yes! This is a great prep-ahead dish. All ingredients other than broccoli can be mixed together the day before and stored in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
Yes, you definitely can slow-cook meat without browning it first. The robust flavor of the sauce in this dish more than makes up for any caramelization flavor that would potentially come from browning.
Potato starch thickens quickly at cooler temperatures than cornstarch. Therefore, it can be added right before serving with near immediate thickening results. Cornstarch can require an additional 30 minutes of cooking. Potato starch also thickens with a silky, glossy finish. Cornstarch can sometimes make the sauce have a grainier consistency.
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Slow Cooker Soy Ginger Beef & Vegetables
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Equipment
- 4 quart slow cooker or larger
- Mixing Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 lbs stew meat
- 16 oz baby carrots
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 1½ tablespoon garlic minced
- 12 oz broccoli florets
- sesame seeds and green onion optional garnish
- potato starch optional for thicker sauce
Instructions
- Place 2 lbs stew meat into a well greased slow cooker
- Add 16 oz baby carrots, ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup beef broth, 2 tablespoon ginger, 1½ tablespoon sesame oil, and 1½ tablespoon garlic. Stir well to fully coat beef and carrots with seasonings
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- 30 minutes before serving, stir in 12 oz broccoli florets
- Cover and allow broccoli to cook (I like mine lightly steamed, so I cook them until they're bright green
- Optional: to thicken sauce. Mix 2 tablespoon potato starch with 2 tablespoon cold water. Slowly stir in a few teaspoonfuls of the mixture at a time until desired thickness is reached.
- Optional: top with sesame seeds and green onion when serving
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Notes
- I buy stew meat that is already cut into chunks, making this a hands-free recipe.
- Buying bagged carrots and broccoli florets makes this a true cut-free meal
- I use potato starch to thicken this dish because it thickens quickly and does not require cooking time to thicken
- Please see above write up for substitution and serving ideas
Nutrition
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