Beef with Broccoli

 

2

cups uncooked instant brown rice

1 3/4

cups water

1

cup Progresso® beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)

1

tablespoon cornstarch

2

tablespoons soy sauce

1

teaspoon packed brown sugar

1

tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

1

teaspoon freshly grated gingerroot

1

lb boneless beef round or tip steak, thinly sliced

1

small onion, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2

lb fresh broccoli florets and peeled stems, cut into bite-size pieces (about 2 cups)

• 1 Cook rice in water as directed on package. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix broth, cornstarch, soy sauce and brown sugar. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved.
• 2 In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add gingerroot, beef and onion; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown. Remove beef mixture from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• 3 Add broth mixture and broccoli to skillet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 5 to 10 minutes or until sauce thickens and broccoli is tender. Return beef mixture to skillet; cook until hot, stirring occasionally.
• 4 Serve beef with broccoli over warm rice.