The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

By classycook

Ingredients

• Serves 4
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
• 1/2 cup water, plus
• 2 tablespoons water, divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder plus 1 clove fresh garlic if desired
• 1 lb boneless round steak or 1 lb charcoal chuck steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips, or 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 small onion, cut into wedges
• 2/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoon ground ginger
• hot cooked rice

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and garlic powder until smooth.
2Add beef or chicken 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.