Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4
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$ K3 \$ x. A7 c& S" uIngredients:
3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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Marinade for Beef:
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7 N5 `) q$ E2 i6 i' _( p% S- r1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water

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1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
% Z4 `; U9 U" y4 z; C1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)
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) U9 x/ g: ~/ l0 n8 x: VDirections:
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.
, x- q/ g0 J/ E& _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.
& }/ l. M: q8 ]) c* I! O8 EAdd 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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8 n5 z3 D% q0 Y# t1 N" T8 S*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).