Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

In an effort to clean out my pantry and freezer I decided to make Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry. I adapted this recipe from one I found on Recipezaar. When they say easy, they were not kidding. I threw this together in no time. I served it over a mix of brown basmati and jasmine rice.

The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry

25 min total time | 15 min prep

SERVES 4

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
• 1/2 cup water, plus
• 2 tablespoons water, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lb boneless round steak or charcoal chuck steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips or stir fry beef
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or light olive oil, divided
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 small onion, cut into thin slices
• 1/2 cup edamame - found in the freezer section
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  
• 1/3 cup reduced sodium tamari sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• hot cooked rice

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, onion, edamame, and almonds in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes.
5. Return beef to pan.
6. Combine tamari 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.