EASY BEEF OR VENISON AND BROCCOLI STIR FRY

Easy Beef or Venison and Broccoli Stir Fry image

Provided by Elke Houser

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 Tbsp corn starch, divided
1/2 c water plus 2 tbsp water, divided
2 clove garlic, minced
1 lb boneless beef, venison or elk round steak cliced into thin 3 inch strips.
2 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
4 c broccoli florets
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1/3 c soy sauce
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp grated fresh ginger or 1 tsp powdered ginger
hot cooked rice
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

1. In a bowl, combine 2 T. cornstarch, 2 T. water and garlic until smooth. Add meat and toss to coat.
2. Heat Large skillet or wok over med-high heat, add 1 T. oil to hot pan, swirl to coat then stir fry beef to desired doneness. Remove from pan and keep warm.
3. Place remaining 1 T. oil in pan and stir-fry onion and broccoli for 4-5 minutes, then return beef to pan.
4. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, 1/2 c. water, and red pepper flakes. Add to the pan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
5. Serve over hot cooked rice.