Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is an easy to make slow cooker recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Loaded with sliced beef, carrots and broccoli cooked in a tasty sauce and then served over rice makes for a meal the whole family will enjoy.

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

Slow-cooker beef and broccoli is a quick and easy dinner recipe that’s perfect for getting dinner started in the morning and having it almost done by dinner time. 

This slow cooker stir fry recipe is super easy to make and one of my go-to easy dinner recipes that I make often, as the whole family loves it. 

Stir fry is normally made on the stove in a pan, but with this slow cooker stir fry recipe you get all of the same flavors you love without having to stand over the stove!

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What is the best type of beef to use for this recipe?

There are a few different types of meat that you can use for this recipe. Since it is cooked in the slow cooker you can use a cheaper cut of beef and still end up with a tender broccoli beef stir fry recipe that the whole family will enjoy for dinner.

• Flank steak. Most popular choice. It’s lean, flavorful, and tender when sliced thinly against the grain.
• Skirt steak. Similar to flank but with a bit more fat and flavor. Also needs to be sliced thin across the grain.
• Sirloin steak. A bit more tender and forgiving. Good balance of flavor and tenderness.
• Ribeye (boneless). Very tender and rich, but more expensive and fatty.
• Boneless Chuck Roast. Budget-friendly and flavorful.
• Top round or chuck. Budget-friendly, but requires marinating to be tender enough for stir-frying.

Tips and Variations of this recipe

Always slice the beef thinly against the grain. When you are cutting the meat into slices, it is best to cut it against the grain.

Add more vegetables. If you would like to add additional vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or snap peas, that would work too. Add them at the same time as the broccoli. 

Use Frozen broccoli. You can use fresh broccoli or frozen broccoli when you are making this recipe. 

Bright green broccoli. When cooking broccoli in the slow cooker it naturally will be less bright green, if you would like for your broccoli to hold its bright green color you can give it a quick blanch before adding it to the crock pot.

How to Serve Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

When I make this for dinner we serve it over rice. You can use white rice, brown rice or cauliflower rice. 

What can I serve with Broccoli & Beef?

If you would like to add sides to your Broccoli & Beef, you could add some egg roll, side salad with a ginger dressing, or potstickers. 

How to store leftover Broccoli & Beef?

Broccoli and Beef leftovers need be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to 4 days. 

How to Freeze Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli For Meal Prepping

There are 2 ways to freeze slow cooker beef and broccoli. The first one is if you are going to meal prep. This is a great way to prep meals and then have them ready to go in the freezer, so you can just dump everything into the slow cooker and let it cook without having to do any prep the day of cooking.

Ingredients to Freeze:

• Sliced raw beef (e.g., flank steak, sirloin, or marinated boneless chuck roast)
• Sauce mixture (soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, beef broth, etc.)
• Optional: chopped onions or peppers

Do NOT Freeze:

• Broccoli – freeze it separately or use fresh when cooking.
• Cornstarch slurry – add this when cooking, not beforehand.

How to Prep this recipe for meal prepping:

• Combine raw beef and sauce in a freezer-safe gallon-size zip-top bag or container.
• Label with name and date, and add cooking instructions (e.g., “Thaw overnight in fridge, cook on LOW 5–6 hrs, add broccoli in last 30 min”).
• Freeze flat for easier storage.

How To Freeze Broccoli and Beef Leftovers

Cool cooked beef and broccoli completely in the fridge (about 30–60 minutes). Divide into meal-sized portions in airtight containers or freezer bags if you want individual meals, otherwise you can freeze all of the leftovers in one large freezer bag.

Label with name and date. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a skillet or microwave. Add a splash of broth or water if needed to loosen the sauce.

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Recipe Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds round steak (cubed or sliced)
• 1 cup carrots (julienned)
• 2.5 cups broccoli florets
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 1/3 cup beef broth 
• 3 tablespoons of your favorite teriyaki sauce
• 1 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

How to make Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. 

Slice the beef into thin strips. 

Add the beef, carrots, onion, broth, and teriyaki sauce in the crockpot. 

Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 7 hours and 15 minutes or on high for 3 hours and 15 minutes.

After the cooking time is up, in a mixing cup or a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and mix well to combine.

Add the broccoli and pour the cornstarch mixture to the crock pot. Mix the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker.

Cover and cook for an additional 45 minutes.

Using either a pot on the stove or a rice cooker, cook 2 cups of rice

Serve over rice.

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