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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (283g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 358
Calories from Fat 165		(46%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 18.4g	28%
	Saturated Fat 5.3g	26%
	Monounsaturated Fat 6.6g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 69mg		23%
Sodium 1419mg		59%
Potassium 742mg		21%
Total Carbohydrate 19.6g		6%
	Dietary Fiber 0.6g	2%
	Sugars 7.9g
Protein 29.3g		58%
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The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry

Recipe #99476 | 25 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: Chris from Kansas
Sep 9, 2004

I clipped this recipe from Taste of Home magazine several years ago and have found it to be the best-tasting easy beef and broccoli stir-fry. It is credited to Ruth Stahl. I often use charcoal chuck steak, which is very tender and lean. I also like that it doesn't call for any unusual ingredients.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

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
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 cups broccoli florets
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
hot cooked rice

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.

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From: KatieMG

On Nov 18, 2009

Easy and tasty. I used chicken instead of beef and added more vegetables since we're not eating rice these days. This was great with lower sodium soy sauce, 6 cups of broccoli (frozen, for easier prep), 4 chopped carrots and 2 red bell peppers. I added an extra tablespoon of corn starch at the end to thicken the sauce. Thanks Chris - this was delicious!

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From: Donut Chef

On Nov 11, 2009

Good recipe. It tastes more or less like something you'd get at a restaurant. I added red bell pepper like someone suggested.

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From: *Kathy*

On Jun 24, 2006

Loved it. Very quick and easy to make, and the sauce was very tasty. I also added some jicama along with the broccoli, just because we had some — and it was a nice complement to the broccoli and sauce. We liked the recipe as posted, but I have a few changes I will try next time: (1) skip the water in step one and coat the beef with just cornstarch and garlic powder (2) use fresh ginger. Thanks!

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From: tree luee dee

On Jun 10, 2007

Made this the other night and the fam devoured it. Very tasty and easy. I used lite soy sauce and that cut down on the salt. I will double the sauce next time. Oh, and I used frozen broccoli and it came out just fine. Also, next time I'll add green and red peppers. This would also be great with chicken.

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