Warm Up the Crockpot: Beef & Broccoli

Posted by Lesli

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Honestly, life would be so much simpler if I just used my crockpot every day.

There is certainly nothing that lifts your mood as you enter your home at the end of the day, then the smell of a crockpot that has been brewing in your absence. (Well, I think one of these at the end of the day would work pretty good for me too...)

So, I'm going to try to use my crockpot more often because it really is a no brainer to have supper practically ready when you've been working or out all day. Am I right?

Try this with vermicelli (skinnier than spaghettini noodles).

Beef & Broccoli

1 T. olive oil
1 lb. outside round (or other), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 c. beef stock
1/4 c. soy sauce
1 T. lemon juice
1 onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 T. ginger, minced
1 8-oz. can of water chestnuts
1 T. cornstarch
2 T. water
4 green onions, sliced in 1/2 pieces
2 c. broccoli

Directions:

1. In a pot, heat oil, add beef and brown it. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to your crockpot.
2. Add stock, soy sauce, lemon juice, onion, garlic, ginger, and water chestnuts to your crockpot. Stir well.
3. Cover and cook on low for 8 -10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours.
4. In a bowl mix together the cornstarch and water. Mix with a fork to break up the clumps. Pour into the slow cooker.
5. Add green onions and broccoli.
6. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 - 20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened, abd broccoli is tender crisp.

Happy Cooking!

- Lesli

TAGS: Beef And Broccoli, Beef Recipes, Broccoli Recipes, Crockpot Recipes, Dagoba Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Easy Recipes, Suppertime Rush
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