Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
( x, v" U0 h/ [$ x. zServes 3 to 4

6 y) D9 h6 @* f$ R% c: uIngredients:
3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

Marinade for Beef:
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2 A4 f2 |( G( h! d& R+ R- {6 F1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water

1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil

0 j2 I0 v; l$ I! ]2 y1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
' F2 Z: y& C1 t9 }: g  ^1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
2 b& z4 G: Q) V9 V' X2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 s( ]- E7 D' y7 z. p2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
# z& ]& f0 j2 D3 P+ B3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
a few drops of sesame oil
6 {; V) ~5 {: }3 ]2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
7 z3 k+ ?5 V$ x5 I2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)

- K' y+ _& k1 BDirections:
% ^' q! T. v# l, ESlice 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.
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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*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).