Monday, July 26, 2010

Spicy Orange Beef

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound round steak, cut into thin strips on the diagonal
1/4 cup orange peel, cut into slivers
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sherry
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

In a wok or skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef strips 1/3 at a time. Stir-fry for 3 minutes or until browned, removing the done pieces to a plate lined with paper towels.
Return all the beef to the wok. Stir in orange peel, garlic, and ginger; stir-fry 1 minute.
In a medium bowl, combine cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, sherry, marmalade, and red pepper. Pour this mixture into the beef, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 1 minute. Serve hot.

Found on www.allrecipes.com

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Mexican Casserole


1 bag Cool Ranch Doritos crushed
1 lb. hamburger browned
1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chillies)
1 can corn
1 packet taco seasoning (variations: add 1/2 chicken taco seasoning in place of original)
1 can cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups grated cheese

Brown hamburger (add diced onion if desired). Add Rotel, corn, chicken soup,and taco seasoning; heat through. Stir in sour cream. Layer 1/2 bag of crushed Doritos in a 9x13 pan. Add hamburger mixture. Top with grated cheese. Add remaining Doritos to the top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Serve with lettuce and sour cream.