Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4
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# C& q' u/ {& }+ X$ C+ {& yIngredients:
5 ^% V! o* m: O. s4 l' z3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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0 w* g4 i$ J! o( r: z6 x2 @Marinade for Beef:
3 g- n+ O5 i0 L% E+ V* z4 ~" n7 S1 egg
6 b1 f+ U; v5 {% c; }1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
9 M+ a3 d. F, ^6 H0 ]8 u2 Tbsp water

1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil

1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
. w  j# D9 e2 A6 `) v) i1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
6 H) M& ?0 K& b2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
3 Z8 u/ x. y; x/ G5 b1 B( O1 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)

Directions:
' k& h* ^& @/ a% [& mSlice 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.  
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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*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).