Crock Pot Beef with Broccoli

• 2 lb beef, thinly sliced  (flank steak is ideal, but any cut will work)
• 1 can beef broth or consomme
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 bag frozen broccoli florets or 2 cups fresh broccoli
• 2 cups white or brown rice

Put the sliced beef in the bottom of the crock pot.  Mix together the broth, soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic and sesame oil.  Pour over the beef.  Cook on low 5-6 hours.
Remove 1/4 cup of the sauce from the crock pot and mix with the 2 tablespoons cornstarch.  Stir back into the Crock Pot.  Add the broccoli, stir again, and cook for another half an hour.
In the meantime, cook the rice.  Serve Chinese Beef and Broccoli over rice.