Slow Cooker Teriyaki Beef Broccoli
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Beef Broccoli is a delectable weeknight dinner that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home. Tender beef chuck roast simmers in a rich teriyaki sauce, complemented by vibrant broccoli florets. This easy-to-make dish requires minimal effort and transforms your kitchen into a fragrant haven. Perfectly served over rice or noodles, it’s not just a meal but an experience that will delight your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 51 minute
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Cut the beef chuck roast into bite-sized pieces for quicker cooking.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides.
- In a bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
- Place the seared beef in a slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in fresh broccoli florets.
- For a thicker sauce, add cornstarch mixed with water about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize by substituting beef with chicken or tofu for a lighter option. Add crushed red pepper for heat or sesame seeds for crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.