Breastfeeding Friendly Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
Total time4 hr 30 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time4 hr 15 min
4.5(18)
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4 servings
For the beef
- 1 ½ lb flank steak, sliced against the grain into ¼-inch strips
For the sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
- 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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