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The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch divided
  • 1/2 cup water plus
  • 2 tablespoons water divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 lb boneless round steak or 1 lb charcoal chuck 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

Instructions

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