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Beef with Broccoli

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs. steak
  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 medium onion cut into wedges, or sliced green onion
  • 3 1/2 cups cooked rice

Beef marinade

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For the sauce

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Slice steak into very thin strips about 3 inches long. Toss with marinade mixture in a large zip top bag until evenly coated, and allow to marinade overnight if possible.
  • Stir fry the beef quickly in small batches until browned. Remove from the pan.
  • Stir fry the broccoli and onions until the broccoli is bright green and slightly softened.
  • While it cooks, mix the sauce in a large liquid measuring cup, whisking to combine.
  • Add the cooked beef back to the pan, and pour the sauce over everything.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil to thicken and toss to coat evenly.
  • Serve over cooked white rice.