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Broccoli, beef and sesame seed in a round white bowl
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Lazy Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

An easy crockpot meal of tender beef tips with flavorful broccoli in a tasty, Asian-inspired sauce topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve over rice or rice noodles for a great alternative to take out, any day of the week!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 hours 30 minutes
Add Broccoli half an hour before serving30 minutes
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Brunch, dairy free, dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian inspired
Keyword: Crockpot beef and broccoli, slow cooker beef and broccoli
Servings: 8
Calories: 241kcal
Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef cubes or tips
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ½ cup low sodium soy sauce (or gluten free alternative) for gluten free, use liquid aminos
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar for sugar free use Erythritol (swerve) brown sugar substitue
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ¾ tablespoon minced garlic
  • 16 oz frozen broccoli
  • sesame seeds
  • dehydrated mashed potato flakes

Instructions

  • place slow cooker liner into slow cooker (if using)
  • Add broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil and garlic to slow cooker
  • Add beef and cover
  • cook on low for at least 6 hours
  • half an hour before serving, add broccoli to slow cooker
    Top view of green broccoli and meat chunks being stirred by a wooden sppon
  • If you would like a thicker sauce, add one tablespoon of dehydrated mashed potatoes into a small section of the liquid on the bottom of the pot and mix it in. continue to add one tablespoon at a time and mix until desired consistency is reached.
  • serve over rice or riced cauliflower

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 728mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg