Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4

Ingredients:
' s4 K2 C9 Y: X1 T/ c% H3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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. g/ x! d1 v4 G6 x4 t6 t, o% uMarinade for Beef:
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1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
0 L; V- V& P  z2 u3 F+ S1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
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1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil

+ `1 Q4 N) w  A$ p$ i1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
4 c& z; w3 X) `2 X& o1 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
7 v. k4 U6 s( }+ m  H; Q1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
a few drops of sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)
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Directions:
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. r8 ]# ?7 \! x3 E. 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.
8 j  Y$ D5 H+ `- X( J. C3 DAdd 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.  
, N/ z8 u' _, F* qHeat 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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*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).