Beef & Broccoli

3 T cornstarc, divided
1/2 c water, plus 2 T water, divided
1/2 t. garlic powder
1 lb. boneless steak in strips
1/3 c soy sauce
2 T oil
4 c fresh broccoli
1 small onion
2 stalks cellery, chopped
4 carrots, sliced
2 1/2 T brown sugar
1 t ground ginger
hot cooked rice

Directions:

Combine 2 T cornstarch, 2 T water & garlic powder until smooth. Add beef & toss. Stir fry beef in oil & remove from pan. Stir fry veggies until tender. Return beef to pan with veggies. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and remaining corn starch and water until smooth and add to pan. Cook & stir for 2 minutes. Serve over hot rice.