Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4
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1 e, d$ ]$ T8 a; ^& ~( rIngredients:
1 G+ R! i4 p1 i& H3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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Marinade for Beef:
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1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
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  j/ ^1 f4 ?' H% `1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water
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1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil
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& ]) H* j( W+ U1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
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2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
5 B: k3 M# @4 B' [0 O6 E) [2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
1 W' E6 S6 }/ T9 A$ \3 w3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
a few drops of sesame oil
' W3 \( |( Q9 K! W2 cloves garlic, crushed
. u, z) ?* I! I0 R+ s1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)
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Directions:
# ]# g( W) C+ Q: A7 A$ _% S' |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.
) z( A, i) p1 y) m' z% z, p6 D  vHeat 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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  n+ ]1 o% k& @0 a3 i0 Q0 ]*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).