Beef and Broccoli Freezer Meal Crock Pot
A simple and delicious beef and broccoli recipe prepared in the crock pot. This freezer meal is perfect for busy days and delivers tender beef and flavorful broccoli in a savory sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
4 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, vegetable oil, and crushed red pepper flakes until sugar is dissolved.
Place the thinly sliced flank steak into a gallon-sized freezer bag. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the beef in the bag. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and gently massage to combine.
Freeze the sealed bag flat for easy storage and thawing.
When ready to cook, thaw the beef and marinade in the refrigerator overnight.
Transfer the beef and marinade to the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours.
After 5 hours, add the broccoli florets to the crock pot. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the crock pot and stir gently to combine.
Cover and cook on low for an additional 1 hour, or until broccoli is tender and sauce has thickened.
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles if desired.