THE BEST EASY BEEF AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY 

INGREDIENTS 
  1. 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
  2. 1⁄2 cup water, plus
  3. 2 tablespoons water, divided
  4. 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
  5. 1 lb boneless round steak or 1 lb charcoal chuck steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips
  6. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  7. 4 cups broccoli florets
  8. 1 small onion, cut into wedges
  9. 1⁄3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  10. 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  11. 1 teaspoon ground ginger
DIRECTIONS
  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 broccoli and onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Return beef to pan.
  6. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the pan.
  7. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  8. Serve over rice.