Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4

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7 w! A, \/ H# c" T+ [, A3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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( h: G* j& K2 `- ~4 ]+ vMarinade for Beef:
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1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water
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1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil
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3 {/ @4 \0 h8 n% M" W1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
; K9 \, I, c9 {* A" Q% \' q2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
5 S5 ~& L) z; o1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
a few drops of sesame oil
; S8 O+ k3 ^# _2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
( g" y! i8 ~- A  @8 ?2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)

8 N: c% v! A1 p& KDirections:
8 q/ ^$ c4 N% K0 Y( q2 LSlice 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.
Add 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.  
# r- P/ w% \. z+ C# N( j+ h( IHeat 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
- L) o) V3 S. M0 G0 x7 s; o*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).