Steak Umm Stir Fry

Whenever I think of Steak Umm's I think of momma making them on the stove top. Shortly after getting married I sought out ways to snaz this stuff up a bit. I discovered they actually have a website full of great recipes using Steak Umm's. You can find those other great recipes here.

Now, on to the good stuff!

Every time I make this I change it a bit based on amount of ingredients, but here is the generic baseline.


Ingredients

14 steak umms cooked and cut into strips
1 red bell pepper diced
1 green bell pepper diced


Marinade

4 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
4 tsp corn starch
2 tsp sugar

Sauce

1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

1. Cook up steak umms in a skillet and lay on paper towel to drain. Once drained cut into strips.

2. Cook diced peppers in a little bit of oil till softened

3. Mix up your marinade while your peppers are cooking and let steak strips soak in the marinade bowl.

4. Once peppers are cooked, add meat back to skillet and stir in sauce.

5. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer till thickened (15 minutes or so)

Serve over rice

This stuff is so good! Sweet but hearty :)

Tater Tot Casserole

This stuff is amazing! I don't think I have EVER made tater tot casserole, but man was it good. 

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 medium onion diced

1 can progresso gluten free creamy mushroom soup

3 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

1/2 red pepper diced

1/2 green pepper diced

1 tsp garlic powder

dash of salt and pepper to taste

1 bag of Oreida Tater Tots

Directions

In a sauce pan, brown meat and sauté onion and peppers till cooked add in spices

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Drain off grease

Add soup, ketchup and worcestershire sauce to sauce pan and cook 2-3 minutes till mixed well

Pour into shallow baking dish

Sprinkle on cheese of your choice 

Top with frozen tater tots

Bake on 425'F for 20-25 minutes till tots are brown

ENJOY~~!!!! 

Blog Challenge

Random Facts about Me

(oh this is hard)

I'm obsessed with lists! It's how I have been nesting lately. (budgeting every penny for specific items, then going out and trying to find them cheaper than full price, so I can save. I then log them in a spreadsheet.)

Sharing B-days runs in the family: My sister, dad's sister, and great aunt share a b-day. My mom's sister and I share a b-day and My daughter is due on my sister's (and aunt's and great aunt's) birthday. 

I love Jeeps: Can't explain this one, other than I really want a red Jeep wrangler. 

I have a "Water Tower Toe": My second toe is longer than my big toe. 

I hate when people ask, "Whats your favorite type of Music":  I don't have a favorite. I can honestly say I enjoy pretty much all genres. It would take forever for me to list all the music I like. 

I can't act for beans:  While many in my family can grace the stage with their presence, it's best if I remain in the audience or at the most work as stage crew. 

I have yet to see all Star Wars movies: Not sure how I got my hubby to agree to marry me, I would have thought that was a deal breaker for him. :)

I'm a crazy cat lady: They are my friends and Yes, I talk to them. I only have two...but if they didn't poop so stinking much I'd probably have more. 

I have a disease referred to as PIPA (Pregnancy Induced Pillow Addiction): It should really be PIPABA (pregnancy induced pillow and blanket addiction) but that is hard to say. :) I have to be completely engulfed by comfy things in order to sleep now. 

I hate to cry: Makes me feel weak, but I'm totally loving being prego. I feel like I have an excuse to be all crazy emotional and break out into tears for no apparent reason. 

My family is Everything: I just love them all!

Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan: Need I say more? Ahh, I just love them in movies. I feel like my life wouldn't be complete without those two. 

*** Sorry about all the prego related things, I just can't help myself! 

Questions for Me

If you could go anywhere in the world; where would it be and why?
Paris, so many great photo opportunities there~! Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, gorgeous rivers, Arc de Triomphe, Napoleon's Tomb, The Louvre, I could go on and on!  

What's your favorite nail color?
On my toes: Red or Pink. I do not like my finger nails painted unless its clear or french tipped. 

What is something that you would never eat?

Anything that is looking at me or still has limbs attached. Otherwise, I like to think I'm adventurous when it comes to food. 

How long do you take to get ready in the morning?

About an hour and 10-20 minutes (1hr in the shower, 10-20 minutes on hair make-up) lol If I actually care to do my hair it turns into 2hrs. 

Scary movies? Or no?

I always get this weird urge to watch scary movies, then regret it them minute its over. :) Last scary movie marathon was the Saw Series...I am now scarred for life! 

What is your ultimate date night?
Any night with my hubby where he laughs. I love his laugh. Im not real into the whole formal romantic dates, too much pressure (even when married). I'd much rather do something fun where we can goof off. 

Questions for You

Most Embarrassing Moment. BE HONEST!

What are your pet peeves?

What animal would you be if you could choose? 

What animal do you think other people would say you are? (you can ask someone)

Favorite Show

Favorite Guilty Pleasure

What do you think is the dumbest thing created by man. (Sport, Food, Game, Place, Law) Be creative! 

If you could live in someone else's shoes for a week, who would you choose. 

Biggest Fear

Favorite Memory

Who do you look up to the most