CROCKPOT BEEF AND BROCCOLI

CROCKPOT BEEF AND BROCCOLI 1 1/2 pounds flank steak (or beef chuck) , sliced against the grain in thin strips 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 Tablespoon sesame oil 1 Tablespoon minced garlic ADD AFTER COOKING: 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 3-4 cups chopped broccoli , frozen or fresh FOR SERVING: RICE, SESAME SEEDS Place the beef strips into the slow cooker. Whisk together the broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil and minced garlic. Then pour over beef. Cook on low for 3 hours, or until meat is cooked through. Remove 1/4 cup liquid from the slow cooker and whisk in the cornstarch. Stir back into the pot. Then add broccoli. Cook an additional 20-30 minutes or until the broccoli is tender. Serve over rice with sesame seeds if desired.