Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

This is a super easy, make-after-work recipe that can be done in about 45 minutes or less. If you have fresh ginger, add it when you add the garlic. If you have green onions or other vegetables, throw them in as well. Best thing about this is how few pots you need.

Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb boneless round steak, cut into 3 inch strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 cups frozen broccoli florets
2 cups baby carrots
1 small onion, cut into wedges
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup water


In a bowl, mix 2 Tblsp. of the corn starch with 2 Tblsp water and garlic powder. Add 2 Tblsp cornstarch, 2 Tblsp water and garlic powder until smooth. Add beef and toss.

In a large skillet or wok over medium high heat, stir and fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil, browning lightly. Remove to a plate and keep warm.

Add onion and carrots to pan and brown lightly, 4 minutes. Add garlic and frozen broccoli, cook another two minutes. Return beef to pan.

Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining 1 Tblsp cornstarch and 1/2 cup water until smooth; add to the pan. Stir to combine, test broccoli to see if it's done. Serve with rice.