Mongolian beef

1 lb ground beef
1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 c low sodium soy sauce
1/2 c water
2/3 c light brown sugar
3 scallions, green parts only, sliced into one inch pieces
Vegetable oil

Brown ground beef in a large skillet, drain access fat and set off to side in a dish. Wipe skillet clean, add 2 tsp vegetable oil and when it's heated add ginger and garlic, sauté til golden brown about two minutes. Add the soy sauce and water, stirring to combine. Add the brown sugar, increase the heat to medium and boil for 3 minutes. Add cooked ground beef and scallions cook another 2 minutes. This goes best with basmati rice or jasmine rice, instant will be fine.

Slow Cooker Carnitas

2 lbs boneless or bone in pork ribs or country style

2 teaspoon each of the following: ground black pepper, salt, garlic powder,and dried oregano.

1/2 large yellow onion, cut into four pieces

Spray slow cooker with non stick spray. Mix seasonings into a small bowl. Rub all over pork. Place pork and onions into slow cooker. Cool on low 8- 10 hours When done drain access fat and shred the pork with the onions. You can also just remove the pork and onions to another dish to pull apart if its easier. The left overs make great quesadillas.

You can place the cooked pork on tortilla's and top with caramelized peppers, guacamole,sour cream, salsa, cheese, etc....