Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
) g  Q; [* K' S+ [" T' @( ZServes 3 to 4
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- c) K7 N" Z( s$ ], v) n. T: jIngredients:
# ]9 \% h9 |/ b# F7 l# N6 R9 J- g3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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6 k; P8 K: [8 r! UMarinade for Beef:
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6 A% w6 T" F1 p# p4 S1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
; _; @. ]3 i/ @1 ?- ~1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
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1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil

6 r# A% T2 ?8 G0 n, e  G1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
( N) w4 [6 S' V0 y+ X2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
! W0 g3 w# j4 c: P0 G2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
5 U2 b3 e. m3 B" A% D1 N' H/ r) S3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
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a few drops of sesame oil
  F( u: K+ p6 s/ ^2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)

" \2 i2 k* x6 L- _7 JDirections:
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.
: y: `  f. j; v1 H. o8 I6 AHeat 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.  
2 a- J2 c$ l) J# Y% O( T/ IHeat 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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Variations
" @* K7 [% U3 X; r9 n1 j*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).