Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli – Chinese Restaurant Style

Step 1: Prepare the Sauce

Into a jug, add 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 2 minced cloves of garlic, 1/2 cup of soy sauce, 1/4 cup of oyster sauce, 1.5 tablespoons of sesame oil, and 1 cup of beef stock. Give it a good stir together, then set aside.

Step 2: Combine Beef and Sauce

Add 700g (1.5 lbs) of beef cut into thin strips and 1 small diced brown onion into the pot of the slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beef and onion. Give everything a quick stir together to ensure everything is nicely coated.

Step 3: Initial Cooking

Pop the lid on the slow cooker and set it on low for 4 to 5 hours, or on high for about 2.5 hours.

Step 4: Thicken Sauce and Add Broccoli

After the initial cooking time, remove the lid. In a separate cup, mix 3 tablespoons of cornflour (cornstarch) with 3 tablespoons of water to create a slurry, then pour it into the slow cooker. Add 1 head of broccoli, broken up into florets, to the pot. Give that another stir to make sure the broccoli is submerged in the sauce.

Step 5: Final Cooking

Put the lid back on and allow this to cook for another 30 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.

Step 6: Serve

Serve the succulent slow-cooked beef and broccoli with rice, noodles, or by itself.

• Serve with rice, noodles, or even just by itself.

• The beef will be wonderfully tender and melt in your mouth.

• The sauce is salty, sweet, and has a wonderful savory flavor with a distinct sesame taste.

• Replace broccoli with your favorite stir-fry vegetables like snow peas, thinly sliced carrots, or capsicum (bell pepper).