Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1.5 - 2 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 2 - 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
  

Instructions

1. Place he thinly sliced beef into the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
3. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and stir gently to ensure all the meat is coated.
4. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the beef is tender.
5. About 30 minutes before you are ready to serve, whisk the cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl to create a smooth slurry.
6. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker and add the fresh broccoli florets on top.
7. Cover and continue cooking for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is tender but still bright green.
8. Give everything a final stir and serve the beef and broccoli over warm rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.