This homemade slow cooker beef & broccoli is the perfect balance of tender beef, savory sauce, and wholesome veggies. It’s an easy, set-it-and-forget-it meal that tastes better than takeout and works for busy days. Best of all, this recipe can be adjusted for classic, keto, diabetic-friendly, and Weight Watchers lifestyles—so everyone at the table can enjoy it.
Here are 4 proper recipe versions of your Homemade Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli, each tailored for a different lifestyle. I’ve kept the method simple, flavors balanced, and included clear nutrition facts for each version. 😋🥦🥩
1️⃣ Classic Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli
Rich, takeout-style comfort meal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chuck roast, sliced into strips
- 16 oz frozen broccoli
- 1 cup sliced onions
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup regular soy sauce
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
- Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Add sliced beef, onions, broth, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sweetener to the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours until beef is tender.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry if using and let sauce thicken.
- Add broccoli and cook 30 more minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition (per serving – 6 servings)
- Calories: ~430
- Protein: 38g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbs: 22g
- Sugar: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
2️⃣ Keto / Low-Carb Beef & Broccoli
Zero sugar, high fat, keto-friendly
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chuck roast
- 16 oz broccoli
- 1 cup onions
- 1 cup beef broth
- ¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 tsp garlic
- 2 tsp ginger
- ¼ cup keto brown sweetener (monk fruit/allulose)
- Optional: ½ tsp xanthan gum (for thickening)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except broccoli to the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW 6–7 hours.
- Stir in xanthan gum if desired.
- Add broccoli and cook 30 minutes more.
Nutrition (per serving – 6 servings)
- Calories: ~390
- Protein: 40g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbs: 7g
- Net Carbs: ~4g
- Sugar: 1g
3️⃣ Diabetic-Friendly Beef & Broccoli
Balanced, low sugar, blood-sugar conscious
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chuck roast
- 16 oz broccoli
- 1 cup onions
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp garlic
- 2 tsp ginger
- 2–3 tbsp honey OR diabetic-safe sweetener
- Optional: 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, very small amount)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except broccoli in slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours.
- Add broccoli and cook 30 minutes.
- Serve with cauliflower rice or veggies.
Nutrition (per serving – 6 servings)
- Calories: ~360
- Protein: 39g
- Fat: 17g
- Carbs: 12g
- Sugar: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
4️⃣ Weight Watchers–Friendly Beef & Broccoli
Lean, filling, and point-conscious
Ingredients
- 2 lbs trimmed chuck roast (remove visible fat)
- 16 oz broccoli
- 1 cup onions
- 1 cup fat-free beef broth
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp garlic
- 2 tsp ginger
- 2 tbsp zero-calorie brown sweetener
- Optional: skip thickener to keep points lower
Instructions
- Add everything except broccoli to slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours.
- Add broccoli and cook 30 minutes.
- Portion carefully and enjoy.
Nutrition (per serving – 6 servings)
- Calories: ~310
- Protein: 37g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 9g
- Sugar: 2g
- Fiber: 3g
- WW Points (estimated): 4–5 points
⭐ Final Thoughts
This slow cooker beef & broccoli is versatile, freezer-friendly, and meal-prep perfect.
- Add sweetener for classic takeout flavor
- Skip sugar for keto & diabetic versions
- Control portions easily for Weight Watchers
