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Monday, June 25, 2012

Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry!

Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry



3 Tbsp. cornstarch, divided                           4 cups broccoli florets

½ cup water, plus 2 Tbsp. Water                   1 small onion, cut in wedges

½ tsp. garlic powder                                     1/3 cup soy sauce

1 lb. boneless chuck or round steak              2 Tbsp. brown sugar

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil                                     1 tsp. ground ginger

2 shakes red pepper flakes                           hot cooked rice



In a bowl, combine 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, 1 Tbsp. water and garlic powder until smooth.  Slice the beef thinly and add to the cornstarch mixture and toss.  In a large skillet over medium high heat, stir fry beef in 1 Tbsp. oil until beef reaches desired doneness.  Remove and keep warm.  Stir fry broccoli and onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes (add red pepper flakes if using).  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.

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