Beef with Broccoli Stir Fry

By deanarrca

Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Combine 2 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp water and garlic powder in a bowl and mix until smooth. Add beef and toss until well coated. Stir-fry beef in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat in 1 tbsp oil until meat is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Remove meat from skillet and keep warm. Stir-fry broccoli in the remaining oil for about 5 minutes, then return beef to pan. Mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining 1 tbsp of cornstarch and 1/2 cup water until smooth; add soy mixture to skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve over rice.