The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir

INGREDIENTS:

• 3  tablespoons  cornstarch, divided
• 1⁄2cup  water, plus  2  tablespoons  water, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  garlic powder
• 1  lb  boneless round steakor 1 lb charcoal 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  reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons  brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon  ground ginger
• hot cooked rice, for serving
• toasted sesame seeds, for serving (optional)

METHOD:

1. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and garlic powder until smooth.
2. Add beef and toss.
3. 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.
4. Stir-fry onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the broccoli and cook for 3 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still crisp. Return beef to pan.
5. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/2 cup water until smooth; add to the pan.
6. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
7. Serve over rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds (optional).