Korean Beef

1 onion
2 Tbsp oil
1 lb hamburger
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c soy sauce
1/4 ginger
1 tsp chopped garlic

Brown onions in oil until translucent. Place onions on plate temporarily.  Brown hamburger.  Drain. Add onions, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Simmer for a few minutes to allow flavors to combine.  Serve on top of rice.

Optional:  Add 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

PB Brownie Bites

1 box brownie mix
chocolate chips
peanut butter

Grease mini-muffin cups. Prepare brownie mix as directed. Spoon batter into muffin cups.  Bake until top is set and inserted toothpick comes out slightly wet. Tap centers with back of a teaspoon to make a hole.  Place 1/2 tsp of peanut butter into hole.  Top with chocolate chips.  Cool.

Optional:  use a mixture of peanut butter and chocolate chips

Mongolian Beef

3 tsp cornstarch
1/4 c soy sauce
2 Tbsp peanut butter

1 lb beef (thinly sliced)

3 Tbsp oil
1/2 tsp ginger
1 Tbsp garlic, chopped
1/4 c soy sauce
1/2 c water
3/4 c brown sugar

30 min ahead: Mix 1/4 c soy sauce, peanut butter and cornstarch in a container. Add sliced beef. Let sit (not refrigerated) for 30-60 minutes.

Saute ginger, garlic and beef in oil til beef is browned.  Add 1/4 c soy sauce, water and brown sugar. Let simmer until sauce thickens.

Serve over rice (very tasty with broccoli florets between rice and meat!)