Easy Beef/Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

Tonight I made a new favorite, and realized the first time I made it, that things that seem complicated are that hard to make sometimes, and the things that seem they would be easy, seem to be the most complicated... explain that one to me.... anyway, tonight is a new favorite, last time it was beef this time I went with chicken. And its simple so any of you can do it, I swear!

Easy Beef/Chicken and Broccoli Stir-fry

Servings: 4             
                                    

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 1 lb chicken - cut into thin strips        
2 tablespoons     vegetable oil, divided                                     

4 cups broccoli florets                                         
1 small onions, cut into wedges                                     
***any other veggies, below are just ones I have added before 
1 medium zucchini
1 medium yellow squash
2 cups mushrooms



1/3 c 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 meat and toss.
3. In a large skillet or wok over medium high heat, stir-fry meat in 1 tablespoon oil until beef reaches desired doneness or chicken is cooked; remove and keep warm.
4. Stir-fry broccoli and onion (and any other veggies) in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes.
5. Return meat 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.