Beef & Broccoli...in a crockpot

--1 lb thin beef (I used rib eye)

--1/4 cup soy sauce (La Choy and Tamari wheat-free are gluten free)

--2 T white wine

--2 T apple cider vinegar

--1 T brown sugar

--2 t sesame oil

--2 cloves smashed and chopped garlic

--1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes

--1 bag thawed broccoli florets (to add later)

The Directions.

--add the liquid to the crockpot

--chop up your garlic, add to mixture

--stir in spices

--slice meat into thin strips

--toss ( I used my hands. it wasn't gross! )in the liquid and spice mixture to coat thoroughly

--cook on low for 6-8 hours, depending on the cut of meat. Thicker pieces will take longer to tenderize. An hour before serving, add entire bag of broccoli, cover and cook on high for another hour or so.

--stir gingerly to coat broccoli

serve over steamed rice.

Sweet & Sour Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup SMUCKER'S® Low Sugar Apricot Preserves
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup Crisco® Canola Oil, divided
• 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 pound small mushrooms, sliced
• 1 (6 ounce) package frozen pea pods, thawed
• Hot cooked rice, if desired

Directions

1. Combine SMUCKER'S® preserves, vinegar, garlic salt, ginger, soy sauce and crushed red pepper flakes; stir until well blended. Set aside.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok or large skillet until hot. Stir-fry zucchini and mushrooms over medium-high heat until zucchini is crisp-tender. Transfer mixture to a platter.
3. Add remaining oil to wok; cook chicken until tender, stirring often. Add pea pods and cooked zucchini and mushrooms; toss gently to mix well and heat through.
4. Pour apricot sauce over chicken and vegetables; toss gently to mix well and heat through. Serve with rice, if desired. 

 Recipe from Allrecipes.com