Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1 ½ 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

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes - (optional)

• 4 cups broccoli florets

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 4 tablespoons cold water

Directions

• Add steak, beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, rice vinegar, and chili flakes. (you can prepare in advance and marinade). Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low 4-5 hours.

• 30 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. If you're using an instant pot, you can switch to sauté and cook at a higher temp to thicken quicker. 

• Just before serving cook broccoli. Stir broccoli into slow cooker, and serve.