SLOW COOKER BROCCOLI BEEF

Super easy Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef! The sauce is AMAZING – so much better tasting and healthier than takeout!

This is my way of telling you that this broccoli beef is quite literally better than take-out. I know bloggers say that a lot. But today, it just has to be said. One taste and you’ll agree with me.

So easy, incredibly tasty, healthy, and company-worthy… just do yourself a big fat favor and skip the take-out next time you’re craving this Asian classic.

SLOW COOKER BROCCOLI BEEF RECIPE
Super easy Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef! The sauce is AMAZING - so much better tasting and healthier than takeout!

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced and chopped into 2 inch pieces
• 1 cup beef broth
• ⅔ cup low sodium soy sauce
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 4 tablespoons cold water

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Grease the inside of a slow cooker. Add steak, beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and chili flakes. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low 4-5 hours.
2. minutes before serving, uncover the slow cooker. In a small bowl whisk corn starch and water until dissolved. Add to slow cooker and stir. Cover and allow to cook another 20-25 minutes.
3. Just before serving, place broccoli in a large tupperware, fill with ½ inch of water, and place the lid on in an off-set manner so that the container can vent. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Drain, stir broccoli into slow cooker, and serve.

NOTES
For a bit of a spicy kick, add a full 1-2 teaspoons of crushed red pepper flakes! 

Recipe Source : SLOW COOKER BROCCOLI BEEF @ lecremedelacrumb