Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

1 lb. boneless beef, sliced into thin strips, I use 2x14 oz. fajita beef strips

2 1/2 c. beef broth

1/2 c. soy/teriyaki sauce

1/2 c. brown sugar, optional

2 T. sesame oil, I used olive oil

5-6 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 c. cornstarch

1/2 c. sauce from crockpot, after cooking

Fresh broccoli florets, I use 2x10.8 oz. bags Birdseye steamfresh broccoli, cooked

hot cooked rice, plain, jasmine, or fried rice

Place beef in crockpot. Combine broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, oil and garlic. Pour over beef. Cook on low 6-8 hours. When I use the fajita beef, it is already cooked and doesn't need to cook as long...about 6 hours. In a cup, stir cornstarch and sauce from the crockpot until smooth. Add to crockpot. Stir well to combine. Add broccoli. Stir to combine. Cover and cook 30 minutes on high (I cooked on low and it thickened just fine) to thicken sauce. Serve over hot rice. It was yummy!

1st pic: meat looks tender and ready; 2nd pic: broccoli and sauce added; 3rd pic: ready to eat over rice.