Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
; e5 U9 [% v" _# w% C2 WServes 3 to 4
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9 s9 G. z/ V% g8 [% v& g" M/ yIngredients:
3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

Marinade for Beef:
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1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
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5 q! F3 g2 Z5 n; ^# s1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water
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  j- H) e/ o- R2 d5 g4 Z! f1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil
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+ c% U' e& a* h) e+ Y  u3 j9 M" _1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
$ h- ?" O! q; U* W* L& C2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
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3 I% j$ z' _! G8 Xa few drops of sesame oil
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7 ~- A" B# w. @7 `: W  i% l  c1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
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+ A* E5 Y$ F. _  Z( cDirections:
Slice beef and mix together marinade ingredients. Add marinade to beef and marinate for thirty minutes. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil to beef, mix in thoroughly, and marinate beef for another thirty minutes. While beef is marinating, prepare the vegetables.
" p+ V0 e( {, D: ?4 WHeat wok and add 1 cup of oil. When oil is ready, add beef and stir-fry until it is nearly cooked. Remove beef and set aside on a plate. Drain the wok and wipe clean with a paper towel.
! q5 K" o/ f# C0 ~* h2 ?0 DAdd 1/2 cup water to wok. Bring the water to a boil and add the broccoli. Cover and cook until broccoli is cooked through. Drain the wok.  
Heat wok and add oil (about 2 tablespoons). Add the garlic and stir-fry for about 1 minute. Add vegetables and beef and mix together. Make a well in the middle of the wok and add the sauce ingredients. Add cornstarch, stirring to thicken. Mix sauce together with other ingredients.  Serve hot.
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Variations
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