What's For Dinner

Recipe By Rachael Coe

Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
• 1/2 cup water, plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lb boneless round or 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
• 4 c. rice, cooked

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

In a large skillet over medium high heat, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until beef reaches desired doneness; remove and keep warm. 

Stir-fry broccoli and onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes. Return beef to pan.

 Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the pan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Serve over rice.