Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4

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4 `  A" p$ [! v0 V; g: f$ F3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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Marinade for Beef:
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$ [5 a& x# C5 C1 n, C# y1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
9 u! ^& ~9 c8 i1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
% W. ~; O  y, K4 z5 Q. d1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
- b; a* F) P( i4 r4 m- z2 Tbsp water

2 @! J/ v! E1 ^' l  V0 U, V1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil

0 q! D* \& s. D7 {% ^* s5 `1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
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- a3 ^  B5 n  W4 x2 q5 D0 E2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
; x3 P7 ?& K$ b$ k- R5 N2 m! pa few drops of sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)

Directions:
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.
Heat 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.
  K8 Y$ _; O2 ^6 n0 y! C' |/ IAdd 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.

Variations
*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).