SLOW COOKER BROCCOLI BEEF

1.5 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced and chopped into 2 inch pieces 1 cup beef broth ⅔ cup low sodium soy sauce ⅓ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional) 4 cups broccoli florets 2 tablespoons corn starch + 4 tablespoons cold water

Grease the inside of a slow cooker. Add steak, beef froth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and chili flakes. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low 4-5 hours. minutes before serving, uncover the slow cooker. In a small bowl whisk corn starch and water until dissolved. Add to slow cooker and stir. Cover and allow to cook another 20-25 minutes. Just before serving, place broccoli in a large tupperware, fill with ½ inch of water, and place the lid on in an off-set manner so that the container can vent. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Drain, stir broccoli into slow cooker, and se