Recipe of the Day
Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli
Based on a Chinese Stir Fry, by my friend Felicia
1 pound beef round, cut into 1" cubes ( I used beef chuck )
4 ounces canned, sliced mushrooms, drained ( I used fresh, probably a small package worth)
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1/2 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon beef bouillon concentrate
1 tablespoon splenda
1 teaspoon grated ginger root ( I used powdered - it was all I had )
1 tablespoon dry sherry ( I used white wine - it was what I had )
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed ( I used 4 - we love garlic )
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 cups frozen broccoli florets ( I used fresh )
Corn Starch
Combine the beef, mushrooms, onion, broth, bouillon, splenda, ginger, sherry, soy sauce, garlic and sesame oil in your slow cooker. Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top. Cover the slow cooker and set to low. Let cook for 8 to 10 hours.
When the time is up, add the broccoli to the slow cooker, re cover the slow cooker and let it cook for another 30 minutes. Thicken the juices with a little corn starch & water mixture.
Yield:
4 servings (8 WLS servings--but cut the rest of the stats in half too)
314 calories
17g fat
29g protein
10g carbs
4g fiber
6g net carbs