Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli

Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water, divided
• 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
• 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger (optional)
• 1-1/2 pounds sirloin steak
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 pkg (16 oz each) frozen broccoli florets
• Brown rice, cooked 

 Directions:

1. Spray inside of slow cooker with cooking spray. Stir together 3/4 cup water, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger in slow cooker. 
2. Cut beef into strips. I sprinkled garlic powder for more flavor.
3. Add beef.....turn to coat with soy sauce mixture.
4. Cover; cook on LOW 7 hours or on HIGH 3 hours or until beef is tender. 
5. Remove beef from slow cooker. Combine cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup water in small bowl; whisk into slow cooker. Cover; cook on HIGH 15 minutes or until sauce thickens.
   
   
6. Cover to keep warm. 
7. Place broccoli in microwave-safe bowl. Cover & microwave on HIGH 5 minutes or until broccoli is thawed. 
8. Add beef and broccoli to slow cooker; stir to combine. 
9. Cover....cook on HIGH 15 minutes more or until mixture is hot.
10. Serve with brown rice.