Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4

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$ T6 E6 |) y% \  M3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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; M* ~  D1 E: p* TMarinade for Beef:
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1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
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1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil
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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
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
a few drops of sesame oil
$ U8 k: }$ @  b3 C  Z# S2 cloves garlic, crushed
) Q. P1 T  J- x1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)

3 t9 U: k2 |' Z* D7 M* L/ D" z% eDirections:
: }4 q2 f& w4 n% ^. JSlice 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.
3 j5 i; y% ?8 [0 z9 K$ Y! o8 ~5 vHeat 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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5 y; A+ C9 f  Q, bVariations
  t7 G7 H7 |6 y' c& E0 O( }*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).