Crock Pot Broccoli Beef

First of all, I must say this recipe is the first one that made me feel like a "real cook," because I had all of the spices, oils, etc. in my cabinet. My staples are starting to be adequate! As for the finished product, I wouldn't cook it as long next time and I would make sure its just a pound of meat -- I put in a bit more and bits weren't covered by the liquid. Otherwise its quite tastey with a bit of a "bite".

Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli
From: A Year of Slow Cooking

• 1 lb thin beef (in thin strips -- I used stew meat)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 T white wine
• 2 T apple cider vinegar
• 1 T brown sugar
• 2 t sesame oil
• 2 cloves smashed and chopped garlic
• 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 bag thawed broccoli florets (to add later)

The Directions.

• add the liquid to the crockpot

• chop up your garlic, add to mixture

• stir in spices

• mix it all together

• cook on low for 6-8 hours, depending on the cut of meat. Thicker pieces will take longer to tenderize.--an hour before serving, add entire bag of broccoli, cover and cook on high for another hour or so. Stir to coat broccoli.

• Serve over brown rice.