Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4
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7 D' N) e/ B" z% X. [Ingredients:
3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

4 U6 |. l5 I) W0 gMarinade for Beef:
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1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
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4 W/ J$ K! k( G9 N0 J( ~; y8 M! V1 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
2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
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1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
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; X# w& B$ ^; s" A2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
4 Q# \, j% _6 h2 G- i# f2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)
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7 m# R9 M3 m+ |0 |* g1 XDirections:
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.
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.

Variations
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