Yummy Beef and Broccoli

I have been on such a Beef and Broccoli kick when we go out to eat Chinese. I found this incredibly easy and yummy recipe. I was fairly confident that it would be good when I saw that it had been in Taste of Home. I was right, it was delicious!

I found this diced beef at Reyman's, so that's what I used. It cooked fast and it was easy for the kids to eat, since it was diced in really small chunks. Here is the recipe--enjoy!

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 soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• hot cooked rice

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1. 1In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and garlic powder until smooth. ( I ended up using 3 Tbsp. of water instead of just 2 and I used fresh garlic and olive oil)
2. 2Add beef and toss.
3. 3In 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. 4Stir-fry broccoli and onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes.
5. 5Return beef to pan.
6. 6Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the pan.
7. 7Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
8. 8Serve over rice.