Aug. 21, 2008 - Tafy's Recipe Thursday
Tafy's Recipe Thursday
I found this recipe believe it or not on a package of steak tips. Again, I wasn't sure my family would like it. It is a nice recipe for a change of pace and doesn't require alot of work. At least, I don't think it does. It is relatively inexpensive. It is a good meal to make meat go further and get in vegetables in the meal. If you like Asian type food, you will like this.
Asian Beef & Broccoli with Noodles
Ingredients:
1 pound of steak tips
2 packages of Oriental-flavored instant Ramen noodles
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1/2 c. water
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 pound of broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 1/2 c. of water
Directions:
Combine seasoning from Ramen noodles w/ cornstarch mixture in large bowl. Add steak tips and toss. Let meat marinate for 30 minutes. (I let it marinate while I cut up the broccoli and carrots.)
Drain meat. In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. of oil until hot. Throw in the tips and brown. Add broccoli and carrots. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Add noodles and 1 1/2 c. water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
I have found it needs more seasoning for our taste. So I add garlic salt and pepper. Season according to your family's taste.
I serve this with a crusty Italian Bread. Yum-Yum!
Reflecting On One's Life
I just got off the phone with my grandmother. She called to wish me a happy 16th birthday. LOL!  I told I wish I was 16 again. My aunt ont he other line askled me how old I was. I told her 39. She said I remember turning 39 and thought I would stay 39 forever. I laughed and said on second thought I am glad I was 39 and not 16. I don't want to be 16 again. My grandmother said she wouldn't wish one year back, just a little more strength. She is 82 and gets around very well. I told her there would be very few things I would like to go back and change.
That got me thinking or reflecting back on my life. What I told my grandmother was the truth. I would change very little. I am happy with my life. I am growing every day in my relationship with the Lord. I am married to the love of my life. He is a wonderful, caring man and a great provider. I have 2 beautiful daughters. One is an angel in heaven. The other is here on earth with me. I have a caring, supportive family. We have a home I dreamed about and DH worked hard for. We live a comfortable life-style that isn't extravagant or rushed. I am happy and content.
Here's to the next 39 years!
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