Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry

Mmmhmm another great recipe! Fast and good! I doubled the sauce which did help coat all the broccoli. I also added thin sliced fresh carrots. Deeliteful! :)

Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry

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

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion , cut into wedges

1/3 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground ginger

hot cooked rice

Directions:

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. (Don't over cook the meat or it will be tough)

4-Stir-fry broccoli and onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes.

5-Return beef to pan.

6-For the sauce combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the pan.

7-Cook and stir for 2 minutes. It will thicken fast so get it quickly tossed around to coat everything.

8-Serve over rice.