- by Lauren
- 1 minute read
Healthy Beef & Broccoli Slow Cooker Recipe
Looking for a high-protein, easy-to-prep meal that’s actually delicious and fits your goals?
Say hello to this Healthy Beef & Broccoli — a total weeknight savior!
Perfect for busy adults in Front Royal, VA (and beyond!) who want clean eats without the stress.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean boneless top round steak, sliced thin
- 1 cup fat-free beef broth
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos!)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets (no need to thaw)
Instructions:
- Grab your 3–4 quart slow cooker.
- Mix broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic in the slow cooker until blended.
- Add the sliced beef and stir to coat everything in that delicious sauce.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, until the beef is tender AF.
- Scoop out 4 tbsp of the cooking liquid into a small bowl. Mix it with cornstarch to make a thick paste. Stir that goodness back into the slow cooker.
- Toss in the broccoli, stir it up, and cover again.
- Cook on LOW for another 30 minutes until the sauce thickens and the broccoli is perfectly cooked.
Recipe Makes 4 servings
Macro Breakdown (not including rice, quinoa, ect): ~275 cals | 31g protein | 7g fat | 21g carbs per serving
Why This Recipe Works
At Rugged Terrain CrossFit, we’re all about keeping it real — real food, real strength, real results.
This Beef & Broccoli recipe fits right into our nutrition coaching philosophy: high protein, simple ingredients, easy prep for busy, hardworking people like YOU.
Meal prepping meals like this makes it SO much easier to crush your fitness goals without stressing over food choices every single day.
Ready to Level Up Your Nutrition in Front Royal?
If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, struggling to meal prep, or just want support from real humans who GET IT — check out Nutrition Coaching at Rugged Terrain CrossFit.
We’ll help you fuel your body, crush your goals, and feel unstoppable.
FAQs
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Can I swap out the beef?
Heck yes! You can easily sub in chicken, shrimp, or tofu depending on your preference for the week. Just adjust the cooking time.
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What should I serve it with?
Brown rice
Quinoa
Cauliflower rice for a low-carb approach
Or throw in extra veggies like carrots, mushrooms, or snap peas! -
Is this recipe gluten-free?
It can be! Just use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari, and double-check your broth.