Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 2 pounds flank steak, sliced across the grain (900 g)
• 1 cup low-sodium beef stock (240 g)
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (120 g)
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (55 g)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced (20 g)
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 6 cups broccoli florets (540 g)
• 2 tablespoons sliced scallions (12 g)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Prepare. Cut and measure all ingredients. Reserve the broccoli and cornstarch slurry for the final stage. Keep the main beef pieces close in thickness, patting away excess surface moisture when needed for browning.
2. Arrange. Load the sturdy ingredients and measured liquid or oil into the dark crockpot insert. Keep the insert below three-quarters full and leave 6 inches of clear counter space around the appliance. Layer ingredients loosely rather than packing them down. Keep quick-cooking additions out until their directed interval.
3. Cook. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours 30 minutes. Begin checking 30 minutes early. Do not lift the lid repeatedly. The decisive cue is tender beef strips coated in sauce with bright broccoli stems.
4. Finish. Add the broccoli and cornstarch slurry. Fold, toss, or thicken gently until the finish is even. Stop when the food shows tender beef strips coated in sauce with bright broccoli stems; adjust sauce consistency with a small measured liquid addition only if needed.
5. Serve. Divide the main pieces first, then spoon vegetables and sauce around them. Check the thickest portion separately. Serve promptly, keeping any crisp toppings or citrus separate until the plate reaches the table.

Notes

• Use similar-thickness pieces so the finish window stays narrow and the early checkpoint remains meaningful.
• The stated cook allowance includes every pressure release, sauce adjustment, or final thickening interval.
• Refrigerate leftovers promptly in shallow covered containers, and add fresh herbs, citrus, or crisp finishing ingredients only after reheating.

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