Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4
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( z; s* P0 m1 I4 C4 t/ ?Ingredients:
4 c% ]8 C+ w$ Y3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

4 r9 e7 B& P4 EMarinade for Beef:
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4 [- a" M& O1 Q1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water

, r* c1 j! \. R" Q% X1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil

0 V7 }. Y& W4 Y) R. {# D' w9 |* l# k4 Y1 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
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1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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.
4 U! a* x- K4 j$ _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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! P* y+ h. q6 d  @& I*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).