Beef with Broccoli

Beef with Broccoli

Serves: 4





Marinate for the meat: 

1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs flank steak, sliced into thin strips 

Instructions:

Whisk together the baking soda, sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, water, and vegetable oil in a large bowl. Toss the steak with the marinade to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Sauce:

1/2 c low-sodium soy sauce or 1/4 cup regular soy sauce and 1/4 cup water (otherwise it will be too salty)
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, minced 
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp rice vinegar 

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1 teaspoon chili garlic paste

1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 heads broccoli, crowns only

1 can of bamboo shoots, drained

Instructions:

In a small bowl, stir together the ingredients for the sauce.

Add marinated meat and sauce into the crockpot, cook on high for 4-6 hours. 

Then add broccoli and bamboo shoots and cook for an additional 30 minutes, stirring often.

Serve with rice.