Beef and Broccoli Recipe

As I'm writing this, it is pouring rain outside. Like pouring rain and flooding. I love the rain but unfortunately it is super rare for Central California. We only get rain around January/February for the most part and barely above being in a drought. I love the sound of rain, having a fire going while it's raining outside and just staying in comfy jammies while inside. I'm so glad I have nothing on my schedule today that involves leaving my house :) 

Last night I made this Beef and Broccoli recipe. If you like foods on the saltier side, this one is for you. I'm not a huge fan of salty foods but I did clean my plate on this one. If you want, you can either add less soy sauce or lime juice to offset the salty taste. The original recipe can be found HERE and our recipe is below.

Ingredients:
2/3 cup soy sauce (you can do less if you prefer less salty)
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1.5 pound sirloin steak, sliced thin
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1.5 tbsp garlic powder
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
sesame seeds for garnish

Directions:
In a bowl, whisk 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar and 1 tbsp cornstarch. 

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add steak in a single layer and cook about 2 minutes per side. Remove steak and set aside. 

Stir in garlic powder and cook until fragrant, about one minute. Stir in 1 tbsp cornstarch and then stir in broth, remaining 2 tbsp brown sugar, and remaining 1/3 cup soy sauce. 

Bring mixture to a simmer. Add broccoli and simmer until tender, about five minutes. Return steak to skillet. 

Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.