Recipe: Simple Beef and Broccoli Recipe

This is a recipe my wife loves, and my kids (who aren’t fans of broccoli) sometimes struggle with. Clearly the vegetable can be replaced with anything else, and same goes with the protein. The recipe could be called PROTEIN & VEGETABLE stir fry – but somehow it doesn’t quite sound as good.
INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water, plus
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb chuck steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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
Step 1 – In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and garlic powder until smooth.
Step 2 – Add beef and toss.
Step 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.
Step 4 – Stir-fry broccoli and onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes.
Step 5 – Return beef to pan.
Step 6 – Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the pan.
Step 7 – Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Step 8 – Serve over rice.