Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4
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: J. K' b0 G3 M3 U+ F2 j, O# [7 z# cIngredients:
$ m* J. R* j$ C5 u; D' m3 B; J8 a1 d3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

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6 |1 i0 J/ s5 `5 {2 D- R$ M1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
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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
1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
- y$ O) `( r9 `2 u3 f) e1 }- g2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
' H. Q, p1 P, k8 ?7 z2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
$ E6 z" A- \  h3 K$ ?3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
a few drops of sesame oil
# G4 L1 ]' ^1 {2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 k% s% t  M, k1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)

) |) U8 {5 `0 ~. X. pDirections:
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).