Green Pepper Steak

 I love Pepper Steak, It's my second go to Chinese Food Dish after General Tso's Chicken... Here is a cool recipe for fixing it.

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb sirloin or round steak, sliced thin against the grain 

¼ c soy sauce divided

 1 tbsp granulated sugar 

2 tbsp cornstarch 

1 c low-sodium beef broth 

4 tbsp vegetable oil, divided 

2 large bell peppers, cubed (red, green, or both) 

1 large onion, sliced into wedges 

1 tsp fresh ground black pepper 

3 cloves garlic, minced 

1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced or grated 

¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 

2 large tomatoes, cubed (or several small) 

Cooked rice for serving 

Soy sauce for serving

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Marinate the sliced steak in 2 tbsp soy sauce and sugar. 

Step 2: Mix the cornstarch, beef broth, the remaining 2 tbsp soy sauce in a small bowl or 2 cup measure until well incorporated and set aside. 

Step 3: In a large skillet, heat a tbsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add half of the beef and cook until the edges turned brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 2 minutes. Transfer the cooked beef to a plate and keep warm. Add a tbsp more of oil and cook the rest of the beef slices. 

Step 4: Add the last tbsp of oil into the pan and saute the bell pepper, onions with black pepper for about 5 to 8 minutes or until the veggies are crisp-tender and a bit charred. 

Step 5: Adjust the heat to medium and add the garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Constantly stir for about a minute until the garlic is aromatic. 

Step 6: Add the cooked beef back into the pan with the juices and pour over the beef broth mixture. Continue to cook for 3 to 5 minutes more until the sauce has thickened. Add the tomatoes and gently stir to coat. 

Step 7: Once done, garnish with extra black pepper and parsley. 

Step 8: Serve over hot rice and added soy sauce for serving.

ENJOY!

Fried Rice

 Everybody loves Chinese Take Out....well here is a recipe  that is better than your neighborhood Chinese Recipe that you can make.. Check it Out.

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups cooked white rice 

3 tbs sesame oil 

1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)

 1 small onion, chopped 

1tsp minced garlic 

2 eggs, slightly beaten 

1/4 cup soy sauce

DIRECTIONS:

On medium high heat, 

Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok. 

Add the peas carrots mix, onion and garlic. 

Stir fry until tender. 

Lower the heat to medium low and push the mixture off to one side, then pour your eggs on the other side of skillet and stir fry until scrambled. 

Now add the rice and soy sauce and blend all together well. 

Stir fry until thoroughly heated. Try adding some green onion. 

ADD SHRIMP OR CHICKEN FOR COMPLETE DISH

ENJOY!

Crockpot Barbecued Ribs

 Mmmmmmm here is something for meat lovers everywhere...

INGREDIENTS: 

2 cups your favorite Barbecue Sauce 

2 tbsp brown sugar 

3 cloves garlic, freshly minced 

2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce 

1 tsp cayenne pepper, (optional )

4 to 5 pounds baby back ribs

DIRECTIONS:

FIRST STEP: In a zip lock bag pour in the Barbecue Sauce Add in the brown sugar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne if chosen 

SECOND STEP: Zip the bag closed and using your hands to knead the bag, mix the sauce ingredients together well. Open the bag and stick the ribs inside 

THIRD STEP: Close the bag and shake the bag to coat the ribs completely Spray the inside of the crock pot 

FOURTH STEP: Open the bag and place the ribs into the crock pot Pour ¾ of the sauce from the bag into the crock pot, making sure to cover the ribs with the sauce. 

FIFTH STEP: Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours for fall off the bone meat, on low for 9 hours for fall off the bone. If you prefer the meat super soft, but staying on the bone, cook on low for 7 hours to fall off the bone meat. 

SIXTH STEP: Have some of the sauce available for on the table, then each person can choose if they want more or not. 

Enjoy! 

Banana Pudding Cake

 Hello folks....A Nice sweet treat....(Avoid this if you have Diabetes! You've been warned.)

INGREDIENTS:

1 box yellow cake mix 

2 tbsp banana extract 

1 box3.4 banana pudding mix

 11 mashed banana 

1 1/2 cups of milk 

3 eggs 

1/2 cup vegetable oil

 I Box of Filling.

3.4 instant banana pudding mix 

1 cup of milk 

1 cup of cool whip 

110.6 oz real cream cheese

 Cool whip frosting 

Preheat oven to 350 Banana pudding cake recipe

DIRECTIONS:

Add cake items together 

Bake as directed on the box into 8 inch cake pan 

Spray well, let cool completely.

 Make filling by adding milk and pudding together.

 Let sit in fridge for 10 minutes until thickened 

Then add cool whip combining well then add to cake . 

Take remaining mix from filling and add 1 10. 

6 ounce real cream cheese

 Cool Whip frosting then frost your cake and garnish as desired with vanilla wafer cookie. 

Enjoy.

Salisbury Steak

 Hey Peeps, Welcome to September. This is one of the best Salisbury Steak recipes...

INGREDIENTS:

1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans Campbell's French onion soup 

1 1/2 lbs ground beef 

1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 

1 egg 

1/4 teaspoon salt 

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste 

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 

1/4 cup ketchup

 1 -3 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, to taste 

1/2 teaspoon mustard powder 

1/4 cup water

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup condensed French onion soup with ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt and black pepper. 

Shape into 6 oval patties. 

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown both sides of patties.

 Pour off excess fat. 

In a small bowl, blend flour and remaining soup until smooth. 

Mix in ketchup, water, Worcestershire sauce and mustard powder.

Pour over meat in skillet. 

Cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

ENJOY!

Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad.

 Here is a recipe for my favorite summer salad.

INGREDIENTS:

2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 

1 red onion, sliced into rings

 ½ pint of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 

⅓ cup white vinegar 

¼ cup oil

 ⅔ cup water 

3 tbsp granulated sugar

 Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half 

Slice the red onion into slices 

Peel and slice the cucumber, (you could then cut each slice into fourths, depending on the thickness) 

In a bowl mix the water with the vinegar and oil 

Stir in the salt and pepper to taste 

Pour the liquid over the cucumber, tomato and onion mixture 

Stir to combine well 

Refrigerate for up to an hour before serving 

Enjoy!