SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND BROCCOLI

Slow-Cooker Beef and Broccoli image

I love introducing my kids to all kinds of flavors. This Asian-inspired slow-cooker beef and broccoli meal is one of their favorites, so I serve it often. -Brandy Stansbury, Edna, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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. , 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. of 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 optional ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 1696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 42g protein.