Who needs takeout when you can make this easy, irresistible Beef and Broccoli Recipe at home? It’s the easiest way to sneak more veggies into your day, and tastes just like your favorite Panda Express beef and broccoli entree! Plus with just 3 ingredients, it will be the EASIEST dinner you’ll make all week!
There’s no need to fight traffic and wait in line. At least not when you can just let your slow cooker do all the work!
Trust me, this is the beef and broccoli you’ve been looking for. It’s everything you love about your favorite take-out entree… but made the EASY way right in your slow cooker.
So tonight, go ahead and give your dinner a delicious makeover. With one of those Simple Beef Dinner Recipes you didn’t even know was possible!
This beef broccoli dish serves up a beautiful blend of savory and sweet meaty goodness… that is balanced perfectly with umami flavors that will make your taste buds sing with delight.
Paired with tender cooked broccoli, this asian beef and vegetables dinner serves up an extravaganza of flavors and textures that is simply too good to resist. Each bite will whet your appetite for even more… and before you know it every plate will be scraped clean! At least that’s what happens when I make it at my house!
But then again, my family also can’t get enough of this savory Crockpot Sesame Chicken, sticky sweet Crockpot Garlic Honey Chicken, or super Easy Sweet and Sour Meatballs!
So do yourself a flavor favor and upgrade your dinner is a most delicious way.
Here’s what you’ll do…
What Sauce Are Beef and Broccoli Made Of?
There are variety of sauces you can use. For this beef and Chinese broccoli recipe we are going to keep things crazy easy by using the Lee Kum Kee Sauce for Broccoli Beef.
When Should I Add Broccoli To My Crock Pot?
For this beef and broccoli recipe, you’ll stir in cooked broccoli just before serving. This will ensure your broccoli is perfectly cooked and not overdone.
Ingredients
You can actually make the BEST beef broccoli recipe using just 3 simple ingredients!
Add the following beef broccoli ingredients to your next grocery list, so you have everything on hand to make yours…
- Flank Steak – Trimmed of extra fat.
- Frozen Broccoli Florets – You will cook the broccoli using the instructions on the bag.
- Broccoli Beef Sauce – This recipe uses the Lee Kum Kee Sauce for Broccoli Beef, but you can also use the 1 oz. Kikkoman Broccoli-Beef Mix + Water as a substitute.
Like so many of my easy 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes, you’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to prepare this basic beef and broccoli recipe.
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It’s actually SO simple to prepare this easy beef and broccoli recipe in your slow cooker!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Cut your steak into thin strips as specified.
2. Add the steak strips to the slow cooker.
3. Cook as directed, until meat is tender. Then drain the juices.
4. Add the sauce and continue cooking until done.
5. Just before the meat is done, stir in the cooked broccoli.
That’s it. Just a few simple steps and your beef with broccoli recipe is done! Believe me, Copycat Recipes don’t get any simpler or more rewarding than this!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Storage Tips
Leftovers of this beef broccoli dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat the next day for another easy weeknight meal, making this one of my favorite High Protein Meal Prep ideas.
What To Serve With Asian Beef and Vegetables
With Easy Asian Recipes, like this simple beef broccoli recipe, you have so many Delicious Dinner Sides to choose from. Here are just a few of my favorites…
- White, Brown, Fried, or Cauliflower Rice
- Chow Mein or Teriyaki with Noodles
- Crab or Cream Cheese Rangoons
- Egg Rolls
- Spring Rolls
- Wontons dipped in Wonton Dipping Sauce
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this simple beef and broccoli recipe…
S. writes: “Perfect and super easy too!!”
Cindy writes: “Yummy!”
Traci writes: “So good!! Love how easy this is too!”
Tara writes: “Perfect week night meal!”
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Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Flank Steak, trimmed of fat
- 14 oz. frozen Broccoli Florets
- 8 oz. Lee Kum Kee Sauce Broccoli Beef Sauce, (1 oz. Kikkoman Broccoli-Beef Mix + Water can be substituted)
- ¼ cup Water
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Cut long 1/2" thin strips against the grain of your Steak using Serrated Knife. (the grain usually runs visibly along the length of the steak)
- Then cut long strips into 2″ – 3″ pieces.
- Add steak strips to Crock Pot, spreading out evenly across the bottom. (I used a 5.5 quart Crock Pot.)
- Pour 1/4 cup Water over steak pieces.
- Cook on LOW for 1.5 – 2 hours, or until meat is tender.
- After 1.5 – 2 hours, drain juices from Crock Pot, then pour Lee Kum Kee sauce over steak and stir.
- Cook on LOW for 20 more minutes.
- Just before meat is done, cook Broccoli per instructions on the bag.
- Stir in cooked Broccoli right before serving.
- Serve over rice and ENJOY!
Notes
- Storage Tips: Leftovers of this beef broccoli dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat the next day for another easy weeknight meal.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Any substitute for “Lee Kum Kee Sauce for Broccoli Beef Sauce packet”?? Cannot locate in GA. Thanks!!
Hi Lisa,
If you can’t find the Lee Kum Kee Sauce at your local store, you can find it on Amazon.
Hope this helps ~ Heidi
Thank you! I was able to find it at Kroger. Target’s also sells it for those that are having trouble finding it.
Lisa,
That is such good news that you were able to find it at your local stores. Hope you enjoy this recipe!
~ Heidi
This is really great
Aww ~ thanks, Melissa. ENJOY! 🙂