Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

ingredients

1 lb flank steak or 1 lb boneless round steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips
3 Tablespoons cornstarch, divided
½ cup water, plus 2 Tablespoons water, divided
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 cups broccoli florets
1 red pepper, cut into strips
1 small onion, cut into wedges
⅓ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger

make it!

In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water, and garlic powder until smooth. Add beef and toss together.

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.

Stir-fry onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the broccoli and red pepper. Cook for 3 minutes until the broccoli and red pepper are tender, but still crisp. Return beef to the pan.

Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup water until smooth; add to the pan.

Cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Serve over rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds (optional).