Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
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/ E: b' }1 Z) [0 B1 o  Q6 pIngredients:
: ~( u; M! v1 l+ e3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

4 l1 W+ U5 c. Y+ C! f9 vMarinade for Beef:
1 egg
1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water

1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil

' `* N6 y* h- `: y6 j1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
6 R0 l* Q$ Z& Y2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
, [4 R9 h6 F" G4 w: O* N# \* R2 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
# E7 D4 |2 F. c6 X2 cloves garlic, crushed
8 v$ n; t* p  n; `1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
0 l6 d' g) c: [' t6 x2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)
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# m8 r5 r* Q: A( ]. _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.
5 n5 A( O2 R) l1 s6 XHeat 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.
& t4 Y& k  E5 ^$ K: k+ y: s3 dAdd 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* C5 x3 J& r: }! E$ ~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
*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).