Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
/ q6 C& x9 }3 ^: FServes 3 to 4
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! N0 Q! u6 `# y2 l: A4 ^; GIngredients:
8 m5 s3 {- j- n+ {" ?3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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Marinade for Beef:
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1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
8 y1 n3 e$ l. x1 _5 z  }7 a+ e! i1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 j+ W. R4 i+ K3 `2 Tbsp water

; u# o* U! s+ Z+ L1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil

$ H! w1 m6 x6 d3 a  ?) S1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
0 _0 Y+ L3 f5 A" W1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
( I! Z; k! d6 N9 C2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
  R+ a& e; i# E/ |2 o4 Q) t3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
, X  A3 `: M, l9 {a few drops of sesame oil
' U; T# L9 B6 R+ _1 r2 j$ f2 cloves garlic, crushed
* \4 q* D7 \' ?; w1 e1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)

Directions:
7 r0 Q4 t2 k" j# \* [! CSlice 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.
" [" V8 _( L! l9 ^1 N- i/ ?! P6 @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.  
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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3 }3 B) t5 T" }*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).