Ingredients
Beef and Sauce
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak (or beef chuck), sliced against the grain in thin strips
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Thickening and Vegetables
- 2-3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3-4 cups chopped broccoli (frozen or fresh)
Instructions
- Add beef: Place the sliced flank steak into the base of the crockpot, spreading it evenly.
- Make sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, low-sodium soy sauce, light brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic until fully combined.
- Cook beef: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef in the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or until the meat is fully cooked and tender.
- Thicken sauce and add broccoli: Remove 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid from the crockpot (or use 1/4 cup water) and whisk in the cornstarch until smooth. Stir this mixture back into the crockpot. Add the chopped broccoli and stir to combine.
- Finish cooking: Cover and cook for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, until the broccoli is tender but still vibrant green.
- Serve: Serve the beef and broccoli mixture over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Using low-sodium soy sauce and broth helps control sodium content.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, adjust cornstarch amount accordingly.
- Frozen broccoli works well and can be added directly from the freezer.
- This dish pairs perfectly with steamed white or brown rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese-American