Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4

9 J2 M5 n/ D) t, q$ g" z9 GIngredients:
3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

Marinade for Beef:
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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

8 ]4 c* N7 h  h1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
9 C$ C+ ]& _5 y) n) v2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
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3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
8 B# b% }" U6 o! q+ w2 U+ H1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)
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* j8 j9 T1 S- @& hDirections:
2 _2 {. `# b) ]6 S+ Z% DSlice 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.
) X6 Q& T1 `  S4 [/ Z0 I$ VAdd 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.  
5 X$ a5 m& U2 C2 E9 z% THeat 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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Variations
7 z! _. u2 c. f% k*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).