Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

1/2 lb. beef steak
1 T. cornstarch
4 T. soy sauce
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb broccoli
1 1/4 c. water
4 tsp. cornstarch
3 T. vegetable oil
1 onion, chunked
1/2 c. sliced carrots

Cut beef into thin slices. Combine sugar, ginger and garlic with 1 T. of soy sauce and 1 T. cornstarch. Then add raw beef. Let stand 15 min. Cut veggies lengthwise. Combine water, 4 tsp. cornstarch and 3 T. soy sauce; set aside. Heat oil. Add beef and stir fry for 1-2 min. Add veggies; stir fry 4 min. Add soy sauce mixture. Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
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**Does anyone know a trick to getting the slices of beef extra tender?? That's the only thing I would change about this recipe: the tenderness of the beef. Would using a meat tenderizer do the trick or marinating? I dunno, any thoughts?

shredded turkey & pinto bean burritos.

ingredients:
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped {i used about half}
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp chile powder
1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
2 tbsp lime juice {i used the juice from half a lime}
1 can cooked, shredded turkey
1 can pinto beans, rinsed
4 10-inch flour tortillas or wraps, warmed

to top:
grated monterey or pepper jack cheese, shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, cilantro, diced tomatoes... basically any of your favorite mexican toppings.

directions:
heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. add onion and cook, stirring until softened. stir in garlic, cumin, and chile powder and cook for about 30 seconds. add tomatoes and lime juice; bring to a boil. reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the onions are very soft {about 5 minutes}. stir in turkey {or chicken, if you prefer} and beans and continue cooking until mixture is heated through {3-5 minutes}. divide turkey-bean mixture among tortillas. top with your favorite toppings, roll into burritos and serve. serves 4.

note:
the original recipe called for 4 cups of shredded turkey. i felt like this was too much turkey and not enough beans, but if you wanted to add an extra can of turkey, it would serve 6 easily.

healthy chocolate chip cookies

yes that's right, don't be grossed out its delicious, I've had 10 people test them before i posted this and they all LOVED them. They are healthy, high in fiber and kids LOVE them. Also they are pretty much fat free.

2 Cups refried beans
1C. white sugar
2 1/2 C. brown sugar
3 eggs
4 T. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
6 C. flour
2 pkgs. chocolate chips

cream beans and sugars together, add remaining ingredients one at a time. bake @350 for 11 min. makes 7-8 dozen.

***you can substitute refried beans for butter in any recipe. just double the amount of beans. ie 1C butter = 2C beans

peach cobbler.

ingredients:
1 1/2 c Bisquick

3/4 c sugar

1/2 c milk

1 tsp cinnamon

1 stick butter {i used about half this much}

1 large can peaches with syrup

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directions:

Melt butter in 9 inch cake pan {square}. Mix together in small bowl: Bisquick, sugar, milk and cinnamon. Spoon mixture {rounded spoonfulls} over butter. Place peaches over mixture and pour peach syrup over all. {i used about half of the syrup because it seemed like a lot}. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream {or cool whip}.

Beans??

i would not normally post this family favorite meal, but Gina told me to and she is the BOSS!!

(these are just estimates, i dont really ever measure)

2 Cups pinto beans

1/8 cup dehydrated onion (you can use fresh onions too)

2 Tbs salt

about 6 cups of water??? i fill my crock pot up half way.

**i put the beans on at night after dinner on low, then in the morning i get up and put the crock pot in the fridge, at about 1 or 2 i put the crock pot back on low until dinner time, the cooling time in the fridge gives the beans more flavor.

cook a soft tortilla, put beans over tortilla open faced, cover with cheese, sour cream and salsa...enjoy.

Simple, cheap and a great way to use your food storage... oh and delicious, its my husbands all time favorite meal. :)