My GrandMom Made this « CROCK POT BEEF AND BROCOLI» Be kind To Her
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep the Beef:
- Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain for maximum tenderness. 🔪🥩
- Place the sliced beef into the bottom of your slow cooker pot.
- Whisk the Sauce:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil until the sugar dissolves. 🥣
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the beef in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat all the meat.
- Slow Cook:
- Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours (or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours) until the beef is super tender. ⏲️
- Thicken the Glaze:
- In a small ramekin, mix the 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker liquid.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce thickens into a rich, glossy glaze.
- Add the Broccoli:
- Add the fresh broccoli florets into the slow cooker during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking so they become tender-crisp without getting mushy. 🥦
- Serve:
- Ladle the hot beef and broccoli over a bed of fluffy steamed rice.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve warm! 😋⚪
