1.5poundsflank steak,thinly sliced and chopped into 2 inch pieces
1cupbeef broth
2/3cuplow sodium soy sauce
1/3cupbrown sugar
1tablespoon sesame oil
1tablespoongarlicminced
1/4teaspoonred chili flakes,optional
4cups broccoli florets
2tablespoonscornstarch+ 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 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!