Beef with Broccoli

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Beef with Broccoli
Serves 3 to 4
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( X4 a, @# U# J- BIngredients:
  `& L4 L, u9 c. L/ u$ F' k9 X0 d3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
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Marinade for Beef:
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1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
8 R6 t  A1 h$ N, i/ |: P1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
. W' r6 h1 d6 y4 A5 H$ T2 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
1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
9 R5 ]3 S! O" _# h$ q! n2 I2 H8 a: z3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
, k) X2 L) e/ P' [5 D1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
5 k" h# m3 f* A/ \a few drops of sesame oil
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1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
4 E5 ?7 u. i) R- O" z+ J2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)

Directions:
6 N+ N3 y/ h0 r( _8 HSlice 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.
, ?( q$ X3 H& V- sAdd 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.  
9 Z! v8 |( K, W' G8 NHeat 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).