1/2 pound round or flank steak
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon corn starch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 bunch broccoli

Mix together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic and cornstarch until smooth. Cut meat across grain into thin slices and marinate in sauce for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, wash broccoli. Remove tough, thick stalk. Cut flowers from stems and cut stems into bite-size pieces.

Cook broccoli in a small saucepan with just enough water to steam. Cook until crisp tender, about 2 minutes, then remove to dish. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy skillet or wok over med.-high heat. Add beef and stir fry several minutes until cooked through. Add remaining marinade to skillet, heat through, then add broccoli and toss together with beef.

Serve over brown rice.

Note: sliced chicken breast or pork can be substituted for beef.