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Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

Better than takeout crockpot beef and broccoli in a savory garlic sauce for about $2.29 a serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lb beef chuck roast thinly sliced ($7.50)
  • 1 cup low sodium beef broth ($0.40)
  • ½ cup low sodium soy sauce ($0.60)
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar packed ($0.20)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced ($0.20)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil ($0.15)
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch ($0.08)
  • 12 oz frozen broccoli florets ($1.50)
  • 2 cups long grain white rice uncooked, for serving ($0.80)

Method
 

  1. Add the beef, broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and sesame oil to the slow cooker and stir.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours, until the beef is tender.
  3. Whisk the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of the cooking liquid and stir it into the slow cooker.
  4. Add the broccoli, cover and cook on HIGH for 20 to 30 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the broccoli is tender.
  5. Meanwhile cook the rice according to the package and serve the beef and broccoli over it.

Notes

Costs are estimates based on average US grocery prices for the amount used.