Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
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( g5 x6 R$ a) @3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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Marinade for Beef:
1 egg
1 o9 C  ~2 H8 s+ @& M% `1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
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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
* I+ [% y7 {4 E2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
* a- A7 I! m8 N- r6 c$ h$ G6 U3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
a few drops of sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
9 {: e8 n" \" c. \1 H, Q9 L& j1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
* |( ~0 X/ \5 W" s# I2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)
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Directions:
3 Z: o9 a3 a- }+ 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.
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.
! w2 d5 j& ?9 k! W6 CAdd 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.  
1 M; e; h' c/ I( W# qHeat 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
*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).