Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
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Ingredients:
( r* A  M9 q" I4 g* _8 D( z3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

Marinade for Beef:
1 egg
: D( j( |$ v' x* c1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
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1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water
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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
# I* }' O, q5 m4 J# _2 l% j2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
2 f, p$ m3 \+ {, a6 O3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
& e1 [6 y8 P0 J2 N7 E1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
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& U( h' d! ]+ l" a* B2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
  X3 ^6 m3 @$ k" p* N" ]2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)
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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.
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.
. X7 K/ x0 n% l( d7 f$ wAdd 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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! v" g' Z4 N6 r: M*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).