Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
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2 S* K1 V' ^" \$ n: A5 b: X3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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Marinade for Beef:
1 egg
1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
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3 ~. E7 ^" Q# B" n& b* G& d1 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
/ [6 n* W8 u) M: p3 l2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
4 T3 J6 r! N& d& @- [* ~7 u3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
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a few drops of sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
/ i; j0 m. N1 a. w! ~# H1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
, Z0 M4 J; L  M+ L" y2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)

Directions:
9 E& g+ f$ K1 d8 C( pSlice 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.
2 x1 T: t4 x, _) D. O  e7 D( \& xHeat 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.  
% ?" I5 N4 w! qHeat 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).