Beef and Broccoli Freezer Meal Crock Pot
This easy beef and broccoli crock pot freezer meal is perfect for busy weeknights. Prepare the ingredients ahead of time, freeze, and then slow cook for a delicious, tender, and flavorful dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 pound beef flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
4 cups fresh 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 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until sugar is dissolved.
Place the sliced beef in a gallon-sized freezer bag. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and seal the bag, removing as much air as possible. Lay flat and freeze until ready to use.
When ready to cook, thaw the freezer bag in the refrigerator overnight.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef slices (reserve the marinade) and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Transfer beef to the crock pot.
Pour the reserved marinade over the beef in the crock pot.
Cook on low for 3 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, add the broccoli florets to the crock pot.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the crock pot and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until the sauce thickens and broccoli is tender-crisp.
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.