The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

I clipped this recipe from Taste of Home magazine several years ago and have found it to be the best-tasting easy beef and broccoli stir-fry. It is credited to Ruth Stahl. I often use charcoal chuck steak, which is very tender and lean. I also like that it doesn't call for any unusual ingredients.

The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Servings: 4

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

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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