Description
This Keto Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe is a flavorful, low-carb dish perfect for an easy and convenient meal. Tender slices of beef are slow-cooked in a savory sauce made with beef broth, soy sauce or coconut aminos, and a brown monk fruit sweetener, then combined with crisp-tender broccoli. This keto-friendly dish is ideal for meal prep and pairs wonderfully with cauliflower rice or sautéed cabbage for a wholesome dinner.
Ingredients
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Beef and Sauce
- 1½ pounds flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye, thinly sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- ¼ cup brown monk fruit sweetener (or erythritol blend)
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
Vegetables and Thickener
- 3 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Lightly spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray to prevent sticking. Add the thinly sliced beef evenly into the slow cooker.
- Mix sauce and add to beef: In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce or coconut aminos, brown monk fruit sweetener, and crushed garlic until well combined. Pour this mixture over the sliced beef in the slow cooker.
- Cook beef on low: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 4 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and absorb the flavors.
- Thicken the sauce: After 4 hours, carefully remove about ½ cup of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker. Whisk in xanthan gum thoroughly to prevent lumps and then stir the thickened mixture back into the slow cooker to enhance the sauce’s consistency.
- Add broccoli and continue cooking: Add the chopped broccoli florets to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on LOW for an additional hour until the broccoli is tender but still vibrant.
- Serve: Serve the beef and broccoli warm, ideally accompanied by cauliflower rice or sautéed cabbage for a complete keto-friendly meal.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced beef for best texture and quicker cooking time.
- Brown monk fruit sweetener or erythritol can be used to keep the recipe keto-friendly.
- Be sure to whisk xanthan gum well to avoid clumping when thickening the sauce.
- For soy sauce alternatives, coconut aminos is a great gluten-free option.
- You can prepare this dish in advance and reheat gently before serving.
