Description
This Keto Slow Cooker Beef Broccoli recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef paired with crisp-tender broccoli in a savory, slightly sweet sauce, all prepared effortlessly in a slow cooker. Perfect for a low-carb, keto-friendly meal that you can set and forget, it combines simple ingredients to create a delicious family dinner or meal prep option.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Vegetables
- 1.5 lbs flank steak, sliced thin
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon erythritol or preferred sweetener
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare Beef: Slice the flank steak thinly to ensure quick cooking and tenderness in the slow cooker.
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place the sliced beef into the slow cooker and add soy sauce, beef broth, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and erythritol or your chosen sweetener.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir all the ingredients together well to combine the flavors evenly.
- Cook Beef Mixture: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
- Add Broccoli: About 30 minutes before cooking time ends, add the broccoli florets to the slow cooker to cook until tender-crisp.
- Thicken Sauce (Optional): If desired, mix cornstarch with a small amount of water to form a slurry, then stir it into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. Let it cook for another 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Spoon the beef and broccoli over your favorite low-carb sides or enjoy as is, serving hot for best flavor.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, cornstarch is optional, but you can omit it for a more keto-friendly approach.
- Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for gluten-free or soy-free versions.
- Flank steak is preferred for its texture and flavor, but other cuts like sirloin can be used if thinly sliced.
- Adjust cooking times depending on your slow cooker’s heat intensity.
- Serve with cauliflower rice or shirataki noodles to keep the meal keto-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
