Easy Dinner: Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Easy Dinner: [Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry](https://thesaltycooker.com/beef-and-broccoli-stir-fry 1 lb Stir Fry Beef 1 red pepper sliced 3 cups fresh or frozen broccoli 1 cup of water 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tbsp brown sugar ½ tsp kosher salt ¼ tsp black pepper ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ cup soy sauce 3 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp cornstarch

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep Ingredients Slice the red pepper. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Make Sauce In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, ground ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

Prepare Cornstarch Slurry In another bowl, mix cornstarch with a little bit of water to create a slurry. Set aside. Cook Beef Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Add the beef slices and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. Cook Vegetables In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced red pepper and broccoli florets to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Combine Ingredients Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Add Sauce Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables in the skillet. Thicken Sauce Stir the cornstarch slurry to recombine, then pour it into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Serve Once the sauce has thickened and everything is heated through, remove from heat. Serve hot over rice or noodles