Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
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) S0 ^2 ]. P9 }; F3 X/ O6 tIngredients:
' o8 c9 x; s; l3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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2 @: X' d+ j0 b4 q' }; b2 PMarinade for Beef:
, q; J" a* d9 U% b1 egg
4 F. v$ s! @- C* }, m' K0 i, `" f& P1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
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3 [/ a" [8 N, v6 k9 M& G4 U% @- i0 U- s% `1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water

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
1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
0 D) n0 \: L$ }& m/ e4 V( }2 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
a 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.
" R7 i; a1 i3 R: E" K3 u# @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.  
3 s! h9 e& D4 O2 F7 i1 AHeat 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).