Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4

1 v% ~+ X5 t6 }! m  x2 u6 X1 \; UIngredients:
9 |% v3 i8 d2 ^  ]) X, T3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

Marinade for Beef:
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: ~$ t; {1 L5 |. ~+ }1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water

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
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  y& n2 @: R1 \9 s8 P, d2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
; b( }! T7 O) V- Y7 V/ C- U) _2 y3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
6 o/ G5 w" w; C9 x1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
( e: p' o! ]* La few drops of sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 I. K6 L- R3 M& }1 p! I1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)

Directions:
& Y6 _& C1 @2 M" J6 B+ xSlice 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.

Variations
+ q$ {& _( h" h5 U' s*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).