Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4

Ingredients:
8 p9 I4 v0 Z- |& l0 {& [; _& v3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

Marinade for Beef:
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1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
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1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
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1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil

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1 T7 ?! s/ F' D: z9 \5 S7 f! q1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
, F4 l: l+ J- S# X0 m2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
# U; p7 J* U( j( M, m3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
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1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)
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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.
0 E9 [$ S3 k5 @' P" xAdd 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.

Variations
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