Chinese Broccoli Beef

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

beef top sirloin steak, boneless ribeye steak, or minute steak ((see kosher meat note below))

1 lb

broccoli florets ((about 2 lbs whole head broccoli, cut from the stalks into medium sized florets))

1/4 tsp

baking soda

1/4 cup

low sodium soy sauce or tamari sauce, divided

1 tbsp

dry sherry ((or substitute 1 tbsp orange juice))

2 tbsp

orange juice

3 tbsp

cornstarch, divided

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

cayenne

1/4 cup

grapeseed or peanut oil, divided

2 tbsp

brown sugar

1 tsp

fresh minced ginger ((or ½ tsp dried ginger spice))

2 cups

steamed brown rice or quinoa ((optional))