Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Flank steak or beef chuck (Thinly sliced against the grain; choose one cut)
• 1 cup Low-sodium beef broth
• 0.5 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Minced garlic
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch (The source gives a range of 2–3 tbsp)
• 3 cup Broccoli (Fresh or frozen; source gives a range of 3–4 cups)
• Cooked rice (For serving; quantity not specified)
• Sesame seeds (For topping; quantity not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the thinly sliced beef to the crockpot.

2. 2

   Whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic until combined.

3. 3

   Pour the broth mixture over the beef in the crockpot.

4. 4

   Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours, until the beef is tender and cooked through.

5. 5

   When the beef is done, remove about ¼ cup of the cooking liquid from the crockpot.

6. 6

   Whisk the cornstarch into the reserved cooking liquid until smooth.

7. 7

   Stir the cornstarch mixture back into the crockpot.

8. 8

   Add the broccoli to the crockpot.

9. 9

   Cook on HIGH for about 20 minutes, until the broccoli is tender and the sauce has thickened.

10. 10

    Serve the beef and broccoli over cooked rice and top with sesame seeds.

Notes

The source does not specify quantities for cooked rice or sesame seeds. The amount of cornstarch is 2–3 tbsp and broccoli is 3–4 cups; adjust within those stated ranges.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• slow-cooker
• easy
• beef
• gluten-containing
• dairy-free