Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4

2 N- {# h! i) j; tIngredients:
* @9 w9 e: y) N( l5 e7 X6 s3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces

, g: z( ~$ z+ T- K( f; YMarinade for Beef:
1 egg
1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
) K. e4 p$ @5 a( t( O0 K5 L1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
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1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil

1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
' ]) B$ w5 \/ @' `3 \2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
6 q* i& j1 m+ R6 ~3 z* a2 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
& b: u' ]5 }6 t2 cloves garlic, crushed
+ ^) ?. k! {# c( t# m5 i1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
4 Y+ }1 d9 ]- x- m; e4 {% R2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)

& x5 B! n0 g* t3 |& BDirections:
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.
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.  
& ]2 U+ S4 |. Q1 f7 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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) J) Y+ |: ^2 }Variations
*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water).