broccoli stir fry

Easier than ordering Chinese. Serves 4.

  • 3 tbs cornstarch

  • 1/2 cup and 2 tbs water

  • 2 tsp minced garlic

  • 1 pound of: boneless round/charcoal cut steak cut into pieces, stir fry beef, or chicken breasts

  • olive oil

  • 4 cups broccoli florets (2 large heads) - or 3 cups broccoli and 1 cup asparagus pieces

  • 1 small onion cut into wedges

  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 tbs brown sugar

  • 1 tsp ground ginger

  • cooked rice, quinoa, or egg noodles to serve

Combine 2 tbs cornstarch, 2 tbs water, and garlic. Toss with meat.

In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, 1 tbs cornstarch, and water. Set aside.

In a large skillet over medium heat, stir fry meat in olive oil. Once cooked through, remove from heat. Stir fry broccoli and onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes.

Return meat to pan and add sauce. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, and serve hot over rice, quinoa, or egg noodles.