Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4
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$ T, @  |* q" b; z6 X( d1 zIngredients:
3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

Marinade for Beef:
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$ b, `5 k" {8 B- p8 }1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
8 s/ U$ A4 ?3 ?% o' X1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water

4 c0 ^) T9 x) o/ e6 S0 T6 T2 M+ X1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil

1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
( s/ ?) i+ M' g0 w, _9 ?2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
' \" ?# J& n7 X, }' M/ S3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
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a few drops of sesame oil
; g1 V6 T, V' ]' k, O! P3 ~2 cloves garlic, crushed
, x7 n0 k& i+ K# C1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
4 K. l5 Z9 V% Z4 C9 O/ N( }2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)
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Directions:
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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.
: }+ c6 P9 j0 N9 w: _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.  
" T0 I! P8 T7 A: h. @: _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.

Variations
8 x5 {' b# J- {" W& ~* c+ Q*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).