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Learn how to make a healthy version of take out favorite Broccoli Beef at home in your slow cooker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While I often choose Mongolian Beef<\/a> or Barbecue Pork<\/a> when we get Chinese take out, Broccoli Beef is my husband's favorite. And it is a simple thing to make at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a good cut of meat you can stir fry this dish quickly, but this version tenderizes less expensive stew meat in the slow cooker for a few hours. As with all slow cooker recipes, times are approximate based on the size of your slow cooker, the size of the meat, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding the vegetables the last 20 minutes steams them and keeps them slightly crunchy, which we prefer. If you like yours cooked more, add them sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n

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  • 1\u00bd<\/span> lbs.<\/span> beef stew meat<\/span> (cut into chunks )<\/span><\/li>
  • 1\u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> beef stock<\/span><\/li>
  • 3-4<\/span> cloves<\/span> garlic<\/span> (finely minced)<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> cups<\/span> gluten-free soy sauce<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> tablespoon<\/span> honey<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> tablespoon<\/span> toasted sesame oil<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> tablespoon<\/span> cornstarch or arrowroot<\/span><\/li>
  • 14<\/span> ounce<\/span> bag frozen broccoli florets<\/span> (or fresh)<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> red bell pepper<\/span> (cut in short, thin strips)<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> tablespoon<\/span> toasted sesame seeds<\/span> (optional)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n

    Instructions
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    • Add beef stew chunks to 5 or 6-quart slow cooker.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • In a medium glass or other non-reactive bowl, whisk beef stock, garlic, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil to combine. <\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Pour mixture on top of beef. Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • 15-20 minutes before serving create a slurry by combing 2 tablespoons of cornstarch or arrowroot with \u00bc cup of liquid from the slow cooker. <\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Stir the slurry into the beef, then add the frozen broccoli and red bell pepper. Cover and finish cooking.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Serve immediately with cooked brown rice and a drizzle of sauce from the slow cooker.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    •  Garnish with some toasted sesame seeds before serving, if desired.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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