Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2

lbs boneless beef chuck roast or flank steak (sliced thinly across the grain)

1/8 tsp

sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

1/2 tsp

sesame oil

3 1/2 cups

broccoli florets

1/3 cup

low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos for Paleo or Keto)

1 cup

low sodium beef broth

2 tbsp

oyster sauce (can also use vegetarian oyster sauce as needed)

2 tbsp

honey (brown sugar, coconut sugar or 2 drops of Stevia for paleo or low carb as needed)

1 tsp

sesame oil

2 cloves

garlic (minced)

1/2 tsp

minced or grated fresh ginger

1 tsp

red pepper chili flake or Sriracha (optional)

2 1/2 tbsp

cornstarch plus 3 tablespoons water (arrowroot starch for paleo)