CROCK POT BEEF AND BROCCOLI

I tried this for the first time last night and it was so delicious. It was better than any Chinese food that you could order (husband totally agrees).

It was easy to make and the best part? The recipe calls for 6-8 hours in the crock pot on low; for those that work all day without the ability to come home, means that this recipe is perfect for a week day.

Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 1-2lb boneless beef roast, sliced into thin strips
• 1 cup beef consommé or beef stock or 1 packet of oxo beef
• 1/2 cup low sodium soya sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• Fresh broccoli florets (as many as desired)
• Sesame seeds (optional)

**note: oxo beef packets or cubes contain many additives include MSG and additional sodium. Campbell's makes a nice beef consommé without the addition of MSG and usually comes in a low-sodium option as well.


Directions:

• Place beef in crock pot.
• In a small bowl, combine consommé, soya sauce, brown sugar, oil, and garlic. Then pour over beef.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
• Remove ~3-4 tbsp of cooked sauce and mix with 2 tbsp of cornstarch until smooth. Add back into the crock pot and stir into remaining sauce. Blanch broccoli florets and add to crock pot. 
• Cover and cook for an additional 20 minutes on HIGH (to allow for sauce to thicken). 
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional) and serve over hot rice or your choice of side dish.