Easy Beef Broccoli Crockpot Takeout Fakeout - EPPYC

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) Beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tbsp (15ml) Vegetable oil (or olive oil)
• 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced (approx. 2 teaspoons)
• 1 tsp (5ml) Ground ginger
• ½ tsp (2.5ml) Red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ cup (120ml) Low-sodium soy sauce
• ½ cup (120ml) Beef broth
• ¼ cup (60ml) Brown sugar, packed
• 2 tbsp (30ml) Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp (30ml) Cold water
• 1 tbsp (15ml) Rice vinegar
• 1 tsp (5ml) Sesame oil
• 1 large head Broccoli, cut into florets (approx. 4 cups)
• Sesame seeds (optional)
• Chopped green onions (optional)