Take Two On Two For One Dinners

I have posted a recipe for both Apricot Pork and Pepper Steak. Today I want to show you an option for the left overs.

Typically I only use half of the top sirloin but two nights ago I cooked the entire steak so I wouldn't have to worry about the following nights dinner. All I ended up having to do was cook instant rice, refried beans, and reheat the pepper steak with a little smoked paprika added. The end result is bean, cheese, rice, beef wet burritos that have a similar taste to those at the Mexico Cafe.

For the extra piece of pork I made BBQ Pork Sandwiches with tater tots and corn. You can take canned corn and turn it into a wonderful side dish. I like to drain out the liquid, add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and cook the corn. Towards the end I add in a pinch of salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and dried parsley. The parsley adds a bit of sweetness to the corn along with the real butter. It is definately a hit in this house!

So there you have it, two more ways to take previously posted recipes and create a new family favorite