Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

 

The best thing about this stir fry is that the flavors are such a good base to add more vegetables or even substitute chicken or shrimp if you are not a beef lover. I think adding baby corn, water chestnuts or red and green pepper would also be a great addition. This is a great week night meal to have on the dinner table in just under 30 minutes. Defnitely don't forget to add the fresh ginger as it gives the meal such wonderful flavor!

 

You Will Need:

• 3 Tbsp cornstarch, divided
• 1/2 cup water, plus 2 Tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1lb boneless round steak or 1lb charcoal steaks, cute into desired thickness
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil ( I used olive oil)
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 small onion, cut into thick strips
• 1/3 soy sauce ( I used low sodium)
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar (I used light brown sugar)
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• Cooked Rice (I used brown rice)

 

Here We Go:

• In a medium bowl, combine 2 Tbsp cornstarch, 2 Tbsp water and garlic powder until smooth
• Add beef and toss
• In a large skillet or wok over medium high heat, stir-fry beef in 1 Tbsp oil until beef reaches desired doneness; remove and keep warm
• Stir-fry broccoli and onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes
• Return beef to pan.
• Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the pan
• Cook and stir for 2 minutes
• Serve over rice

 

Serves 4
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Sauer's BBQ Pulled Pork

One of our best wedding gifts has to be the slow cooker. I used to think that I loved it more than my husband does, but now that he has realized what he can actually cook in it (virtually anything), I am not so sure anymore. Thanks to Sauer's BBQ Pulled Pork slow cooker mix and a few other ingredients we enjoyed this homemade BBQ last night for dinner. Each mouthwatering bite explodes with the subtle hint of brown sugar and vinegar but feel free to spice it up with more chili powder if desired!

You Will Need:

• 1 package Sauer's BBQ pulled pork seasoning packet
• 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tsp chili powder

Here We Go:

• Place pork into slow cooker
• In a medium sized bowl mix seasoning packet, ketchup, vinegar and brown sugar. Stir and pour over pork.
• Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours
• Half-way through cooking turn pork over
• When finished cooking, shred pork with two forks and mix with sauce in slow cooker



Serves 10
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