Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
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5 }$ S0 `( I2 Q" F' t3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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! Q9 o9 r7 O! G; j& b: V: EMarinade for Beef:
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& x$ Q% Z% @* {/ A; I1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
& y6 b& G7 f5 C3 d' u5 j1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water

1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil

1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
& D7 n; v0 n9 W* q6 E3 d( K! x1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
, t5 z* X5 ]8 \2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
* T. Q1 g, i, [+ x/ C+ l) }1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
; y" X, a' ]$ d+ ^! Qa few drops of sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 Q& A1 [* H! e+ M" Z4 O. r2 T1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
. p1 m( n' u4 p7 t$ @( ?, Y2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)
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6 V, G- D8 Y3 p* HDirections:
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.
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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*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).