Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
8 A. K; E2 ~4 p4 QServes 3 to 4
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5 {% W- c2 V+ B# V( U0 _) [" c$ WIngredients:
- \; g5 L, |" }9 ]( R; d0 t* b, Z3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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1 egg
1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
( o$ d/ h3 \7 e* a" m  @1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
7 i3 ^2 d) M! j2 Tbsp water
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8 f0 R3 e" L2 I5 y1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil

1 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
' F0 i# B: O# ]  [1 I2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
0 Q5 J/ \2 r) O3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
  X7 M! Q* B$ K4 h) C& ]+ k8 m& }1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
a few drops of sesame oil
9 k8 j& l7 G- r( O* }$ r! R2 cloves garlic, crushed
- `* e' f; p' `& X5 S9 o5 ^1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
  b+ z6 a; Q3 R0 U# n9 a2 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.
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.  
- w" ~$ ?2 O+ H$ V! H3 m1 D) UHeat 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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8 d* X/ V6 l. v6 i. \, p- H*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).