Slow-Cooker Beef and Broccoli
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6-1/2 hours
YIELD: 4 servings.
I love introducing my kids to all kinds of flavors. This Asian-inspired slow-cooker meal is one of their favorites, so I serve it often. —Brandy Stansbury Edna, Texas
Ingredients
-
2 cups beef broth
-
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
-
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
-
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
-
1 garlic cloves, minced
-
1 beef top sirloin steak (1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
-
2 tablespoons cornstarch
-
1/4 cup cold water
-
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
-
Hot cooked rice
-
Optional: Sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions
Directions
-
1.
In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add beef; stir to coat. Cover and cook on low until tender, about 6 hours.
-
2.
In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until thickened, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, place a steamer basket over 1 in. water. Place broccoli in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir broccoli into slow cooker. Serve over rice. If desired, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 366 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1696mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 42g protein.
© 2024 RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC