CROCKPOT BEEF AND BROCCOLI

1 lb. beef stew meat
1/2 cup beef broth, low sodium
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 TBSP dried, minced onion
1 TBSP brown sugar
2 large garlic cloves, minced
8 oz. sliced mushrooms, canned or fresh (if desired)
1 (16oz) bag of frozen broccoli, thawed
2 TBSP water
1 TBSP cornstarch

Combine broth and soy sauce in a crockpot, add onion, brown sugar and garlic. Stir in beef cubes. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours (or on high for 4-6 hours). About an hour before serving, combine water and cornstarch and blend well. Stir cornstarch mixture into the crockpot. Add broccoli (and mushrooms) to the crockpot and cook on low for an additional 30-60 minutes until broccoli is crisp-tender, or done to your liking. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.