Teriyaki Beef Bowls

Teriyaki sauce (recipe here)

2 lbs. stew beef

16-24 oz. fresh broccoli

Put stew beef and teriyaki sauce in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.

Add in broccoli after meat is tender and continue to cook for 45 minutes.

Serve over rice.

Teriyaki Sauce

 original recipe found here

1 cup water

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 TBSP packed brown sugar

1 TBSP honey

1/2 tsp ground ginger

2 TBSP corn starch

1/4 cup cold water

Combine 1 cup water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, ginger, and garlic powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until nearly heated through, about 1 minute.

Mix cornstarch and 1/4 cold water together in a cup; stir until dissolved. Add to the saucepan.

Cook and stir sauce until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.

Creamy Italian Chicken

4 chicken breasts

2 cups chicken broth

1 TBSP dried basil

1 TBSP dried oregano

2 tsp kosher salt

2 blocks cream cheese (16 oz. total)

Spray slow cooker with cooking spray.

Lay down chicken on the bottom of the slow cooker, then the cream cheese, then pour the chicken broth over top. Sprinkle the seasonings on top.

Cook on low for 6-7 hours. Shred chicken & serve over pasta or rice.