Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4
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) b  U* N1 f6 _/ ~4 l7 _( AIngredients:
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
. I1 N$ z5 a2 k1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
  T$ f) j9 E( o6 s& i; [0 u  j0 d1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
. i+ d, H% V- t$ ]2 Tbsp water
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/ |8 i( D' \7 Z1 B1 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
: j8 z. w. Q% r6 B6 J2 a8 A2 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
# j: y6 \' f, T1 D6 ^6 K2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 J8 z' U3 n$ a7 C1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
8 [/ Q: T* L8 M2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)

Directions:
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9 ?% T- c& \: Q- W, T& K5 i. zHeat 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.  
9 D- O) k6 ~% fHeat 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).