Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4
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Ingredients:
& \$ v3 B3 q3 P. A0 J& u3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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$ r3 F5 j: X$ i" [Marinade for Beef:
1 egg
1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
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2 Tbsp water
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1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil
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1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
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2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
% e. f6 d. X" \, F- t6 Z2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
% p! m1 d. S4 `* ~! l1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
% }! H+ I2 R" R% x9 c1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
% U& x, w. U/ E2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)

5 ~7 f% n' G* p8 c: M& sDirections:
: |$ M4 i( u. N4 d0 SSlice 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.
7 Q. x) ], U. a3 k! D$ m- L, YAdd 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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*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).