Beef with Broccoli

• 3 tbsp cornstarch, divided
• 1/2 cup water plus 2 tbsp water, divided
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (OMIT FOR TRENT)
• 1 lb boneless round steak, cut into 2 inch strips
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• hot cooked rice

Combine 2 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp water and garlic powder in a bowl and mix until smooth. Add beef and toss until well coated. Stir-fry beef in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat in 1 tbsp oil until meat is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Remove meat from skillet and keep warm. Stir-fry broccoli in the remaining oil for about 5 minutes, then return beef to pan. Mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining 1 tbsp of cornstarch and 1/2 cup water until smooth; add soy mixture to skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve over rice.