Stir-Fried Beef

2 Tb cornstarch
2 Tb brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder (or add 2 cloves minced garlic in with the beef)
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 c cold water
1/2 c low-sodium soy sauce

1 1/2 lb sirloin or round steaks, cut into strips
2 Tb olive or vegetable oil
2 c broccoli florets
2 c cauliflower
1 large onion, chopped course
2 carrots, sliced
1 can of sliced water chestnuts, drained
Cooked rice

1. Whisk first set (8) of ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat oil, then add in meat, onion and garlic if using fresh. Sir-fry 3-5 minutes
3. As broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, cook and stir 1 minute.
4. Give the liquid mixture a quick whisk and add to skillet/wok.
5. Cook around 7-8 minutes, until veggies are just done, but not mushy
6. When the veggies are almost done, add in the water chestnuts.

Serve with rice.

Enjoy!