The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

By HazyWaters

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
• 1/2 cup water, plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lb boneless round steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 small onion, cut into wedges
• 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• hot cooked rice

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

1 In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and garlic powder until smooth.
2 Add beef and toss.
3 In a large skillet or wok over medium high heat, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until beef reaches desired doneness; remove and keep warm.
4 Stir-fry broccoli and onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes.
5 Return beef to pan.
6 Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the pan.
7 Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
8 Serve over rice.