Broccoli Beef Stir Fry

1 lb boneless round steak or stew beef, cut into bite sized pieces
3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 Tbsp onion flakes
1 lb frozen broccoli florets
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, dried onion, ground ginger, and garlic powder until smooth. Add beef and toss. Put into freezer bag. Put frozen broccoli into separate freezer bag. In a third freezer bag, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, remaining cornstarch, and water until smooth. Freeze everything.

To Cook From Frozen: Defrost everything overnight in the refrigerator the day before you make the stir fry. In a large skillet or wok over medium high heat, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until beef reaches desired doneness. Add broccoli to pan and stir fry for another 2-4 minutes, until broccoli reaches desired doneness. (can add sliced, sweet red peppers and/or shredded carrots at this point if desired for color or flavor) Pour contents of sauce bag into pan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, until sauce thickens sufficiently. Serve over hot cooked rice.

-Terri Bateman