Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4

5 `2 r; S! g3 a, _, u* sIngredients:
( h  H6 h; \8 E) N3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

" d+ w: k+ n! o6 ?9 Y# I* M: ]Marinade for Beef:
2 {5 D  e2 f# f$ _9 n& m1 egg
1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water
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1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil
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1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
! I6 Q6 b' n- V  W( j1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
8 u6 s6 l. H& L3 A" J1 O& V2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
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a few drops of sesame oil
" m# c7 w$ t1 w. K7 d2 z2 cloves garlic, crushed
. M2 t( E9 A& ]% d1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)
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6 j( ^+ ]2 |5 y1 a, ^& k4 NDirections:
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.
9 k+ V; n& Q0 n) F; h: OHeat 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.
# [" H5 P; }0 e; `6 _6 y5 s/ [4 oAdd 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
- b! @# p4 ~9 d# u% j*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).