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{VIDEO} Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)

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September 13, 2020 By Shannon Epstein 21 Comments

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This beef & broccoli recipe is low-carb, paleo, and whole30 compliant. Make this easy beef dish in your slow cooker or Instant Pot.

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Updated 2020 with Instant Pot instructions

I love Chinese food but I rarely eat it because a lot of the dishes contain MSG. I’ve found that even though restaurants claim to be MSG free, sometimes they are not. Rather than chance it, I prefer to recreate my favorite Chinese take-out items at home. Which is what I did here.

No Added Sugar Beef & Broccoli

Most beef & broccoli recipes include sugar, brown sugar or some sort of sweetener. This slow cooker or Instant Pot version is what I call the trifecta: it’s low-carb, paleo, AND whole30 compliant. Whole30 and paleo means there is no added sugar. I promise you, you won’t miss it. I almost added honey (paleo) but after tasting the sauce I decided it didn’t need it. As always, I encourage you to taste your sauce before adding it in to the appliance and tweak as needed.

This healthy beef & broccoli recipe is not only whole30 and paleo but super easy to make. Rather than take-out, let your slow cooker do the work.

before (slow cooker)

Broccoli Added Last

The broccoli is added to the dish towards the end of the cooking period. This is the case whether you’re using the slow cooker or Instant Pot. I prefer to use fresh broccoli however frozen can be used in a pinch. The instructions stay the same whether you use fresh or frozen.

close up of cooked beef & broccoli in the pressure cooker

Thicken The Sauce

While recommended thickening the sauce, you do not have to. I have made this plenty of times without adding a slurry thickener. Having said that, if you do thicken the sauce, it can be done directly in the slow cooker or electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot). I almost always use a slurry of arrowroot starch and water as my thickener. You can make your slurry as thick as you want. I use a a 1:1 water/starch ratio, usually 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water.

This healthy beef & broccoli recipe is not only whole30 and paleo but super easy to make. Rather than take-out, let your slow cooker do the work.

thicken the sauce (slow cooker)

How To Serve Beef & Broccoli

Cauliflower rice is the obvious choice to keep this beef & broccoli recipe low-carb, paleo, and whole30. If you’re not worried about that, then I suggest regular brown or white rice.

This healthy beef & broccoli recipe is not only whole30 and paleo but super easy to make. Rather than take-out, let your slow cooker do the work.


Other Chinese take-out inspired recipes you might enjoy:

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Beef Stir-Fry (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Cashew Chicken (Paleo, Whole30)

Slow Cooker Chicken Stir-Fry (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Pepper Steak (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)


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Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)


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  • Author: Fit SlowCooker Queen
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef sirloin, sliced into strips
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced

Sauce:

  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • Pinch salt & pepper
  • Optional slurry thickener: 2 tbsp arrowroot powder mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add beef and onion to the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl mix together sauce ingredients. Pour sauce into the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  3. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.
  4. Stir in fresh broccoli. Cook an additional 30 minutes or until soft.

Optional Step: Pour slurry thickener into the slow cooker. Stir gently. Cook 10-15 minutes or until thickened.

Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot)

  1. Turn on the IP and select sauté. Once hot add oil to the pot. Add the beef and sear until browned, 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove beef from and set aside.
  2. Add onion and cook for a 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and cook an additional minute.
  3. Pour in broth and deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon. Add coconut aminos, salt, pepper, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir to mix well.  Add beef back to the pressure cooker. Stir gently.
  4. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 10 minutes. When done, quick release pressure.
  5. Stir in broccoli & thickening agent (if using). Turn pressure cooker to saute and cook a few minutes until sauce has thickened and broccoli is tender.

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{VIDEO} Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)

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Comments

  1. Brandy Harris says

    September 14, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    This looks like it came out of a restaurant. I am making this tonight!

    ★★★★★

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  2. K Carlson says

    February 22, 2019 at 3:16 pm

    This smells good and taste fine, but everything – including all the broccoli, turned an unappetiszng brown. If I make it again I’m going to add the broccoli during the last hour or so of cooking.

    Reply
  3. Cate Emerick says

    June 4, 2017 at 4:03 pm

    What cut of beef did you use?

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    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      June 4, 2017 at 8:55 pm

      I used pre-cut beef stroganoff stew meat strips but you can use any cut of meat as long as you cut it down into appropriate sizes.

      Reply
  4. Aja says

    April 13, 2017 at 2:19 am

    I just made this! It’s cooking now and the whole house smells so good it’s making my tummy hurt lol! It’s 5 am here and it’s waking the whole house up 🙂 I shared this link with my parents, my sister, and on my twitter page! I hope it taste as good as it smells 🙂

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    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      April 13, 2017 at 9:02 am

      Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  5. Dannii says

    April 12, 2017 at 9:01 am

    This is one of my favourite meals and the meat goes so tender when done in a slow cooker.

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  6. NICHOLE Shirell says

    April 11, 2017 at 4:13 pm

    This is a super easy recipe. I will share it with my boys. Looks good too.

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  7. Crystal Green says

    April 11, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    My son would love this dinner. He always gets beef and broccoli when we get Chinese food.

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  8. cvnxena says

    April 11, 2017 at 10:24 am

    ooo nomomnom I love the look of this because beef is one of the husbands fav! I love quick and easy meals in the slow cooker! It can save a ton of time and are nice and healthy

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  9. toastycritic says

    April 11, 2017 at 7:32 am

    I love broccoli beef. I didn’t know that you could make it in a slow cooker, but this looks amazing. I am going to have to give it a try.

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  10. Blair Villanueva says

    April 10, 2017 at 10:08 pm

    Your post is making my tummy shouting in hunger 🙂 i couls smell its deliciousness all the way here

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  11. Briana says

    April 10, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    I hardly ever use my slow cooker. Lol. It seems to just be Decoration for the kitchen these days.

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  12. Michelle says

    April 10, 2017 at 6:09 pm

    This looks great and healthy

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  13. Deimarys says

    April 10, 2017 at 5:49 pm

    It kinda looks like pepper steak, without the peppers of course. But a healthier option!

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  14. Saidah Washington says

    April 10, 2017 at 5:47 pm

    I haven’t had beef and broccoli in a while. I love how simple your recipe is and I love cooking in the crock pot.

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  15. danasiafantastic says

    April 10, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    That looks incredible! I’ve never thought about making my own beef and broccoli at home, but now I want to!

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  16. Khushboo says

    April 10, 2017 at 10:02 am

    That looks so delicious! I want to attempt making it right away 🙂

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  17. Milica says

    April 10, 2017 at 7:58 am

    I love this dish! I would serve it with mashed potatoes since I love that combo! 🙂

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  18. chelf says

    April 10, 2017 at 7:29 am

    This looks amazing! I will try to veganize it with seitan instead of beef and hope for the best!

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  19. Amber Myers says

    April 10, 2017 at 5:35 am

    Oh my gosh, yum. I need to pin this because I WILL be making it. I love when I can use my slow cooker.

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