Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
% Y* i+ d" D! \& r# J0 jServes 3 to 4
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& s0 H( h2 t% P7 |, k; kIngredients:
3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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4 G2 j% {- l3 IMarinade for Beef:
. C& Q3 r: T( M6 r1 egg
2 o& Y% d+ i/ i# B5 t! b1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
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1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water
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1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil

1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
* \/ _" K, v1 n2 g! ^* q2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
- W4 z, q' d9 _' M. S) q5 P! n1 q2 s3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
. M$ ^: }" t& P2 ?1 e% L$ ~a few drops of sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
  ]" y8 N" Y. a: }/ B* y% H, ^1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
$ E1 P# Q$ `6 U- G4 i2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)

- J; _9 W' J2 y$ j% {+ S' Q2 |, UDirections:
  o3 c4 x6 Q/ y) q, Y; zSlice 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.
* V" U' U2 M1 X. L# i0 ]. }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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*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).