Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
; C* m3 t/ K: u# n9 K/ q  sServes 3 to 4

Ingredients:
% n* x& p! v+ C( S  P2 c. w0 h) R; L3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

Marinade for Beef:
1 egg
1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 k( j0 i/ ]6 r( F' C! O1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
/ N) U# y& D$ z9 M  ?; o1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
- W; b' M6 @) d' g2 Tbsp water

" u& z4 E- d& s# k4 N( g  T1 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
7 [3 ?. `: S% v' Y7 H! `& }& u2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
+ C4 X( v/ g* G) D2 H4 A8 Q3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
6 m) ?1 q3 ]+ j) J* Sa few drops of sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
: E4 L% X& \8 O1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)

0 i) @6 z& \+ `/ Z' {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.
3 D6 f8 ?& Z# u4 J- _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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Variations
*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).