Mongolian Chicken Sweet & Savory Mongolian Chicken Stir-Fry Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional for added depth) 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) 4 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish Steamed rice, for serving Directions: Toss sliced chicken with cornstarch in a bowl until evenly coated. Shake off any excess. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer (in batches if needed) and cook until golden and crispy on the edges, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, water, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through. Add green onions and cook for 1 minute more. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot over steamed rice. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #mongolianchicken #easyasianrecipes #chickenstirfry #takeoutfakeout #quickdinner #homemadeasianfood #weeknightmeals #asiankitchen #savorysauce #crispychicken #soygarlicsauce #hoisinsauce #sweetandsavory #ricebowlrecipes #flavorfulchicken #asianfusion #homecookedmeals #stirfryrecipe #comfortfood #foodiefavorite 🥡 Why order takeout when you can make this Sweet & Savory Mongolian Chicken at home in just 25 minutes?! It’s sticky, crispy, and packed with flavor. 🍚🔥

Slow Cooker Italian Beef Tender Slow-Cooked Italian Beef with Aromatic Herbs and Juices Ingredients: 3 lbs beef chuck roast 1 cup beef broth 1 (8 oz) jar pepperoncini peppers, sliced, juice reserved 1 medium onion, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil Hoagie rolls or Italian sandwich buns, for serving Optional: provolone cheese slices, giardiniera for topping Directions: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Place the sliced onion and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seared beef on top of the onions. Pour beef broth, reserved pepperoncini juice, Worcestershire sauce over the beef. Add pepperoncini peppers, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until beef is tender and easily shredded. Remove beef from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix with juices. Serve on hoagie rolls with optional provolone and giardiniera. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 8 hours (low) | Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes Kcal: 480 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #slowcookerbeef #italianbeef #comfortfood #slowcookereats #beefroast #italianflavors #setandforget #heartymeals #weeknightdinner #easyrecipes #sandwichideas #juicybeef #meatlover #familydinner #homecooking #slowcookedgoodness #beefsandwich #foodiefavorites #crockpotmeals #tendermeat 🍖 Melt-in-your-mouth Slow Cooker Italian Beef is the ultimate comfort food sandwich! Perfect for busy days and easy meals. 🥖🔥