Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli CrockPot

INGREDIENTS:
2.5-3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast (thawed if frozen), sliced into thin strips or diced
1 onion, sliced
4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
1-inch cube fresh ginger
1/4 to 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/3 to 1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup Gentle Sweet
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup water
32 oz broccoli florets
1 T sesame seeds (optional)
6 green onions (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Place beef in the bottom of the crockpot. Add onion and garlic.
2. Add ginger, pepper flakes, 1/3 cup soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, Gentle Sweet, and water to blender and blend until ginger is fully broken. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
3. In the last hour add broccoli, toss well in the sauce and continue cooking for another 45 mins. to an hour.
4. Taste the sauce and see if it needs more soy sauce or sweetener. Finally, top with the seasame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.




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