Grandma's Beef Stew

I don't really know what this is called - she didn't title it, but she did mark the recipe with this comment:  "Excellent with brocolli"

1 lb boneless beef - sliced
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp + 4 tsp cornstarch
3 Tbsp oil
2 cloves garlic - minced
1/2 cup onion chunks
1 cup beef broth or water
1/4 lb pea pods (about 30-35)
salt and pepper to taste

Make cornstarch mixture by mixing 4 tsp cornstarch and 1/2 cup water.  Mix well and set aside. 
Mix beef with 1 Tbsp soy sauce, garlic, onion, salt and pepper and 2 Tbsp corn starch
Heat 2 Tbsp oil on high heat.
Add beef mixture and fry until done.
Remove meat from pan and set aside.
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in pan
Add pea pods.  Stir in 1 Tbsp soy sauce and broth.
Add cornstarch mixture a little at a time until sauce is thick.
Add cook beef and mix well.