Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
. k$ Q* A; y3 h/ X' vServes 3 to 4

. ?% B, e" P' Q. B1 |; q+ w& jIngredients:
3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

Marinade for Beef:
1 egg
1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
8 g0 A0 u* y0 K# Q1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 E  M/ K& Z' V6 a5 L* Q! d2 Tbsp water

1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil

( D6 e/ X- d/ b, e7 ~! A9 n* ^1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
" ?1 g7 V/ A' e7 Q- i. n8 }1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
# t& Y; S4 Z  S4 V- |( t+ _1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
$ W( ?+ W" B5 F& b! J$ Y: N" ^a few drops of sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 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.
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.  
9 l' N' ^+ q% ^' HHeat 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.

1 I2 U- m: V( P7 j' LVariations
*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).