Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
1 I. f. ?; _' t; ]- RServes 3 to 4
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Ingredients:
1 z& [3 C" K; U) ?7 O! S3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

Marinade for Beef:
1 egg
1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
- g  O7 X3 n$ T0 I1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
+ a; ]3 E% E. N1 K1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
- J9 d9 Z' o+ h2 F5 d1 F5 |8 n2 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
5 V" Z( f  m% Q( C2 M1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 y- e' O8 c! D; w: F$ U2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
0 l6 {! s! C9 c5 j- e3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
1 n8 X' G( c  {3 p! X. Ha few drops of sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
+ f9 p0 x1 P1 @! _& b! Z1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)

Directions:
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.
1 D& l- g3 c6 K, {  ZHeat 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.
# z; v+ L& X7 e1 YAdd 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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* Z6 C7 e$ t9 {. Y3 B9 }+ C9 _*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).