Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4
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Ingredients:
/ j4 h* D) ^7 L  j2 w0 W9 R1 i3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

Marinade for Beef:
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" X& X* M( J* @2 P) K) i- l1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
5 a! y' }8 ]! o/ x9 F1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water

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
4 P/ G1 d& F) j; k* T7 I1 |9 V+ ^& F2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
( a. @" `1 w: U8 `& l$ L5 \3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
1 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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( g( C6 k3 F: d8 zDirections:
6 M  V$ k: a' E; T1 M, FSlice 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.
! X( y1 Q( ~) q7 _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.
8 n& V8 i# ?0 T$ d. iAdd 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.  
/ J5 {; L4 I$ pHeat 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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+ _+ N. O+ C9 W0 C! q0 Z*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).