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This crockpot beef and broccoli recipe is the easiest way to get a takeout-style dinner on the table with almost no effort. Just load the crockpot and let it do the work while you go about your day. Dinner is ready and waiting by the time everyone's home!
Table of Contents
- Crockpot Beef and Broccoli (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe)
- Why you'll love this broccoli beef recipe
- Simple ingredients you'll need
- How to make
- Watch me make this delicious meal
- Recipe tip
- Serving suggestions
- Meal prep & storage
- Substitutions, optional variations & dietary adjustments
- Frequently asked questions
- More easy family dinner recipes you'll love
- Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Recipe
- Save this recipe to Pinterest and make it later!
Crockpot Beef and Broccoli (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe)
With a family of 6 to feed, I'm always looking for dinners that don't require much hands-on time, and this crockpot beef and broccoli checks every box.
The beef comes out melt-in-your-mouth tender after simmering in a savory sauce made with pantry staples like coconut aminos, beef bone broth, and oyster sauce.
What I love most is that the broccoli steams right on top of the crockpot at the end, so it comes out perfectly tender without turning mushy or overcooked.
This one has earned a permanent spot in our dinner rotation because it has saved so many evenings, and it's cost effective too!
Spoon it over rice or cauliflower rice and finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for the perfect bite.
Why you'll love this broccoli beef recipe
Hands off cooking - The crockpot does the work so you don't have to.
Tastes like takeout - A savory, slightly sweet sauce that rivals your favorite Chinese restaurant order - yum!
Family friendly - This one is a hit with the entire family, kids included.
Simple ingredients - Everything on this list is easy to find at the grocery store.
Great for meal prep - Make a batch and enjoy leftovers for busy weeknights all week long.
Simple ingredients you'll need
Scroll down to view the recipe card below for the full ingredients list, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions
- Top round steak - Sliced thin so it turns tender after slow cooking.
- Beef bone broth - The savory base of the sauce.
- Coconut aminos - A soy sauce alternative that adds that classic savory flavor.
- Coconut sugar - Balances the savory flavors with a touch of sweetness.
- Rice wine - Adds depth and a little acidity to the sauce.
- Oyster sauce - Brings that rich, savory flavor you expect from beef and broccoli.
- Garlic - Adds bold, aromatic flavor.
- Sesame oil - A little goes a long way for that classic nutty, toasty flavor.
- Sea salt
- Cornstarch - Used at the end to thicken the sauce.
- Fresh broccoli florets - Steamed right in the crockpot at the end for perfectly tender-crisp broccoli.
- Rice and sesame seeds - For serving and finishing this delicious meal.
How to make
- Add the sliced top round steak to the crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, coconut aminos, coconut sugar, rice wine, oyster sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and sea salt.
- Pour the sauce over the beef.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Once the beef is cooked, turn the crockpot to high. Whisk the cornstarch with a splash of water to make a slurry, then stir it into the crockpot.
- Top the beef and sauce with the broccoli florets. Don't stir it in, you want the broccoli to steam instead of simmer in the sauce.
- Cover and cook for another 30-60 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the broccoli is tender.
- Serve over rice, topped with sesame seeds.
Watch me make this delicious meal
The full how to video can be watched below, or on my YouTube channel!
Recipe tip
- Slice the beef thin - Thin slices cook up more tender and soak up more of the sauce.
- Don't stir in the broccoli - Placing it on top and covering the pot lets it steam instead of turning mushy in the sauce.
- Whisk the slurry smooth - Mixing the cornstarch with a little cold water first keeps the sauce from getting clumpy.
- Keep an eye on the broccoli - Start checking at 30 minutes, so it stays crisp-tender instead of overcooked.
Serving suggestions
- Serve over jasmine rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Top with extra sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Add a side of egg rolls for the full takeout experience (my kids fav addition!).
- Serve alongside steamed snow peas or snap peas for extra veggies.
- Spoon over ramen noodles instead of rice for a fun twist.
Meal prep & storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
This recipe reheats really well, so it's a great option for meal prep.
For longer storage, freeze the beef and sauce (without the rice) for up to 6 months, then thaw and reheat when you're ready to eat.
Substitutions, optional variations & dietary adjustments
Below you’ll find a list of substitutions that will work well in this easy crockpot beef recipe.
If you try something different out, please leave a comment below letting us all know how it turned out!
- Top round steak - Flank steak, skirt steak, or a boneless beef chuck roast all work well here.
- Coconut aminos - Swap for low-sodium soy sauce or regular soy sauce if you don't need it to be soy-free.
- Rice wine - Rice vinegar is a good substitute in a pinch.
- Broccoli - Swap in or add bell peppers, snow peas, or snap peas for extra vegetables.
- Spice it up - Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
Frequently asked questions
Top round steak works great because it turns tender after slow cooking, but flank steak, skirt steak, or a chuck roast are all good options too.
Adding it at the end lets the broccoli steam instead of simmer in the sauce for hours, so it stays bright green and crisp tender instead of turning mushy.
Yes, this is a great meal prep recipe. Store the finished beef and broccoli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheat on the stovetop when ready to eat.
Oyster sauce adds a lot of the classic flavor here, but you can leave it out or swap in extra coconut aminos if needed. The flavor will be a little different but still super delicious.
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Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb top round steak, sliced thin
- 1 cup beef bone broth
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp rice wine
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp cornstarch, mixed with a splash of water to make a slurry
- broccoli florets
- cooked rice and sesame seeds, for serving
Instructions
- Start the crockpot. Add the sliced steak to the crockpot. Whisk together the beef broth, coconut aminos, coconut sugar, rice wine, oyster sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and sea salt, then pour over the beef. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or high for 2-3 hours.
- Thicken the sauce. Turn the crockpot to high, then stir in the cornstarch slurry.
- Steam the broccoli. Top with the broccoli florets without stirring in. Cover and cook 30-60 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is tender.
- Serve. Spoon over rice and top with sesame seeds.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Heather
Originally published May 2013. Updated September 2026.
I would be all over this if I ate beef 🙂 Looks good enough to almost make me start eating it again though! Your little guy is adorable! Almost 1 year! Can you believe how fast the time goes by? I thought the first year went quickly but be prepared for how fast the second zips by! He's too cute!
Time is officially on overdrive. It's crazy!
This beef with broccoli looks delicious. My husband would love this recipe. I am deifintely going to have to make this soon. I have never used my crockpot, but I am going to have to pull it out. I think it would be wonderful to set it and forget it during these busy summer months. 🙂 Thanks!!
Crockpots are soooo simple to use! Let me know if you guys try it out!
Wow! I had no idea you could make such things in the crock pot. I tend to stick to the usual soups and chili.
I probably spend about the same amount of time in the kitchen during warmer weather, but I use the stovetop and oven a lot less--salads and gazpacho for me, please!
I have yet to ever try gazpacho... favorite recipe??
As it so happens, I DO have a favorite recipe. Here ya go:
http://thebroccolihut.com/dads-gazpacho/
I liked this recipe too when i made it but my boys won't eat broccoli. They did when they were younger, used to love it, but now the love is over.
I hope Hunters love for veggies stay... but I'm sure he'll follow the normal kid course and hate them at one point too...
Aww I love the photos of Hunter! I love when babies are just learning to walk. Too cute!
It is so cute! He kind of walks like a crab... hands up in the air.
Aww hunter is SO cute! I'm the worst when it comes to cooking in nice weather. I mean, unless smoothies count, my stove gets turned on mayyybe once a week in the summer 🙂
Smoothies definitely count to me! My husband would have something different to say though.
mmmmm! Takeout, at home version! Looks fantastic! I think I probably spend about the same amount of time cooking when its warmer, but a lot more of it is grilling!
Grilling! I can't wait for us to pull the BBQ out. It makes dinner super simple and tastes mmm mmm good.