Easy Beef and Broccoli (Crock pot or Stove top)

This recipe is super easy. I forgot to put it in the crock pot so I decided to make in on the stovetop. It turned out fantastic! I thought it was better than any takeout I have had.

I love how easy it is and the flavor is wonderful. I found this recipe on someone’s Facebook post but it didn’t link to any place so I can’t give anyone credit.

I actually made a few changes but I think they were good changes. I added a bit more liquid to make up the sauce because I wanted to make sure there was plenty for the rice.  My entire family loved this recipe. No doubt this will be made again soon.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless beef chuck roast, sliced into thin strips (Slice partly frozen for the thinnest slices)
• 1 cup beef broth (reduced salt is best because of the soy sauce)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup soy sauce
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• ¼ tsp. ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cooled sauce from the crock pot after being cooked
• 12 oz. Fresh broccoli florets 
• Hot cooked rice

Stove Top Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine broth, soy sauce, brown sugar/honey, oil, and garlic. Place beef in a large pot and pour sauce over beef. 
2. Stir all together and then bring to a boil
3. Once your pot begins to boil turn down the heat until your pot is simmer between medium to medium low
4. Cook until meat is tender about 1 hour)
5. Once your meat is tender add broccoli then cook until broccoli is tender
6. If your sauce is not thickening, try bringing your sauce to a boil and add corn starch to a bit of the sauce then combine all to the mixture. Boil until your desired consistency is reached
7. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Crock Pot Directions:

1. Place beef in a crock pot.
2. In a small bowl, combine broth, soy sauce, brown sugar/honey, oil, and garlic. Pour over beef. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
3. In a cup, stir cornstarch and sauce form the crock pot until smooth. Add to crock pot. Stir well to combine. (If your sauce is not thickening, try bringing your sauce to a boil on the stovetop with the corn starch mixture. Boil until your desired consistency is reached).
4. Add broccoli to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
5. Cover and cook an additional 30 minutes on high (the sauce has to boil for it to thicken).
6. Serve over hot cooked rice.

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