1 lb boneless round steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 cups broccoli florets
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1" cubes
1⁄3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
cooked brown rice, for serving
toasted sesame seeds, for serving (optional)
Instructions
In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and garlic powder until smooth. Add the beef to the bowl and toss.
In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon oil and stir-fry beef until beef reaches desired doneness; remove and set aside.
Stir-fry onion and bell pepper in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the broccoli and cook for 3 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still crisp.
Return beef to pan.
In a small bowl combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/2 cup water until smooth; add to the pan.
Cook while stirring for 2 minutes.
Serve over rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds (optional).