Low Sugar Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Total time4 hr 30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr 15 min

Tender flank steak slices low and slow until it's fork-tender, soaking up a savory garlic-ginger sauce with a hit of sesame oil and red pepper flakes. Crisp-tender broccoli florets go in at the end, keeping their bright color and snap against the rich, glossy sauce. A quick cornstarch slurry thickens everything into that classic takeout-style coating that clings to every piece of beef. Ladle it over a bed of white rice and finish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for a hands-off dinner that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. This one's an easy pick for anyone watching their added sugar intake without giving up the flavors of a good beef and broccoli.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the beef

1 ½ lb flank steak, sliced against the grain into ¼-inch strips
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For the sauce

½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
¼ cup low-sodium beef broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp sesame oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes

For thickening

3 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp cold water

For the broccoli

4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 large head)

For serving

cooked white rice, for serving
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved.
2
Place the sliced flank steak in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top, tossing to coat evenly.

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