Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef
Super easy Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef! The sweet/savory/garlicky sauce is AMAZING, not to mention so much better tasting and healthier than takeout.
Servings:4 servings
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
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes , (optional)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Just before serving, place broccoli in a large tupperware, fill with 1/2 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
Nutrition
Calories: 410 kcal, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 42 g, Fat: 13 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 102 mg, Sodium: 1768 mg, Potassium: 1011 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 20 g, Vitamin A: 604 IU, Vitamin C: 82 mg, Calcium: 109 mg, Iron: 4 mg
