Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4

Ingredients:
' Y2 \2 r) c" Y) w3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

3 {9 C) d" K4 W. xMarinade for Beef:
1 egg
1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
* z  B7 x; F" \+ [3 o1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water

1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil

) s  l3 [& c  y1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
3 p' f& F) C5 J- n# ]2 V1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
a few drops of sesame oil
* E1 d2 `3 j4 v* G, k2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)

Directions:
" w0 i! l" n% E1 o+ D3 DSlice 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.  
& z* n9 q  c! 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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; F) x7 a5 R5 l/ d8 S" b* i*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).