Crockpot Beef & Broccoli: Better Than Takeaway!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated (fresh is best, obvs!)
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of a kick)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup (120ml) beef broth (low sodium preferred)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) brown sugar, packed
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (cornflour to us Brits!)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets (approx. 4 cups)