Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4

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: I: Q$ ]$ j& `7 c" R. @2 Z3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

Marinade for Beef:
1 egg
1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
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1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water

1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil
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; E6 {5 v  ~6 M9 y+ w/ L1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
% W5 f+ O4 J7 w" H$ Z" Z1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
' S- f$ w: s" Y. P" k: b# j) k2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
0 c/ I8 n' E& [0 _/ Y7 X0 S8 A3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
$ C3 U* Y7 |& C; P1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
5 U. U* n" J/ h" Va few drops of sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)
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Directions:
  Z4 g3 o2 @+ BSlice 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.  
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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Variations
. X/ W3 N/ i2 H3 J8 b*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).