Monday, August 13, 2012

Shark Week Goodness

It's not every week that shark week comes around! Shark week has been a staple in our house every year for quite some time now. In preparation for the big night, I'm cooking up a feast! Beef with broccoli and chicken pad thai...
Chicken Pad Thai

Beef with Broccoli

Shark Attack

Beef with Broccoli
*Recipe adapted from www.allrecipes.com 


Ingredients:
    1 lb. beef top round steak
    1 tablespoon canola oil
    1 can Campbell's® Condensed Tomato Soup
    3 tablespoons teriyaki
    1 tablespoon vinegar
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    3 cups fresh or frozen broccoli

Directions:
  1. Slice beef into thin strips.
  2. Heat oil in skillet. Add beef and stir-fry until browned and juices evaporate. 
  3.  Add soup, soy, vinegar, garlic powder and pepper. Heat to a boil. Add broccoli and cook until done.


Chicken Pad Thai
*Recipe adapted from Food Everyday: Great Food Fast
Ingredients:
8 ounces rice-stick noodles
1/4 cup chile sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
4 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 lb ground chicken
3 cups bean sprouts
8 scallions, chopped
2 eggs, beaten

Directions:
  1. Boil water. Stir in noodles and let cook for 3 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water.
  2. Whisk together chile sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar in a small bowl. 
  3. Heat garlic in oil over medium heat. Then add chicken to cook.
  4. Add remaining oil and chile sauce. Mix. 
  5. Add bean sprouts, scallions, and egg. Mix to coat. Then let cook about 2 minutes.
  6. Add garnish.


Shark Attack
Thanks to my sister, a new drink was born!  For more on Shark Week, visit my sister's article at Take a Bite Out of Shark Week.

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