Broccoli Beef

I just tried two new recipes this week and I thought I'd share since we liked them so much. This Broccoli Beef recipe was amazing and Gabe already wants me to make it again. My boys also loved it, but they don't count because they'll eat anything. ;)  Anyway, my favorite part is how incredibly easy it is to make. I am really lazy about looking and trying out new recipes because sometimes it requires a lot of time or preparing things separately and then tossing them together and all that mess and time drives me insane (like I said, I'm lazy). But this recipe you just make as your rice is cooking and they're basically done at the same time. Super fast and easy and VERY tasty! 

Broccoli Beef

¼ c. low sodium soy sauce (I just use regular)
1 T. chunky peanut butter
½ c. water
1 T. cornstarch
2 tsp vinegar
¼ tsp pepper
1/8 tsp powdered ginger
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
2 T. oil
½ lb (or more) diced or cubed beef
2 c. broccoli cut into small pieces
steamed rice

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, peanut butter, water, cornstarch, vinegar, pepper, ginger, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well and set aside. In large skillet or wok, heat the oil. Add beef and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes. Add the broccoli, and cook for another 3-4 minutes (or until meat and broccoli are almost done), stirring constantly. Add the sauce and mix thoroughly, then continue to stir until the sauce thickens. Serve over steamed rice.