The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

By Chris from Kansas on September 09, 2004

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Ingredients

    1. 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
    2. 1/2 cup water, plus
    3. 2 tablespoons water, divided
    4. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    5. 1 lb boneless round steak or 1 lb charcoal chuck steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips
    6. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
    7. 4 cups broccoli florets
    8. 1 small onion, cut into wedges
    9. 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
    10. 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    11. 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    12. 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.
  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.
 
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