Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
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, p4 c' I; I1 p0 T4 g( U; @8 FIngredients:
3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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. O* n" f0 ^  |$ i: I: q1 uMarinade for Beef:
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1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
" a6 w# `; b* i6 V1 n, J/ i2 Tbsp water
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1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil

+ V& ]. {! e; a( n, {/ S  D1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
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2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
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3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
; H* q' N) E# e5 o; D1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)
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Directions:
( \% S4 N" v6 `7 vSlice 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.
% W0 s& h% _& c! N$ F! CHeat 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 A1 D3 P4 f* M3 I3 Q2 Q. JAdd 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.  
5 f. o3 @+ T, y9 X7 p) z1 XHeat 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).