Recipe Wednesday - Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Me & my husband love Chinese Food but can only eat in a select few restaurants without me getting sick.  I'm not sure if it's the amount of MSG that gets me, but we've found several recipes that we can make at home that are fantastic and this is one of them.  

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef 

Ingredients 

2 tbsp. Olive Oil

1 Cup Raw Carrots - We cut thin strips 

3 Cloves Garlic - Minced

1 1/2 lb. Flank Steak 

3/4 Cup Water

3/4 Cup Packed Brown Sugar

1/4 Cup Corn Starch 

12 tbsp. Soy Sauce

Broccoli Florets

 (We add broccoli to ours) 

1tbsp Sesame Seeds   

2 serving Green Onion Stalk 

Directions

Cut flank steak into thin strips. In a Ziplock bag add steak pieces and corn starch. Shake to coat steak well.   

Mix together in a Ziplock bag - garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, water, brown sugar.  Add steak, mix well so it's coated in the sauce. Pour all into crockpot. 

Add the carrots & broccoli about an hour before it's ready. 

Cook on low 4-5 hours until meat is tender.

Serve over rice, garnish with green onions & sesame seeds. 

 

Weekly Update -

  Happy Tuesday!!  

Just wanted to share a bit of what's been happening with Stampin Up ...

Today the March On-line Exclusives dropped and so did a few new kits.  I was really impressed with the on-line exclusives this round.  You can view them on my website from this link:  Stampin' Up!   Below are just a couple of things that caught my eye. 

               Standing Clipboard Trio - I# 167819

                  Sunshine & Tulips Bundle - I# 166866

  

         I've also included the item list for this card 

March Product of the Month:   Spend $75.00 before shipping / tax you can purchase the product of the month for $5.00.  You can find them here:  Stampin' Up!

Starting in May, Stampin’ Up! is refreshing the way they share products in print, with a new, streamlined catalog strategy designed to make shopping from our catalogs easier and more intuitive. Instead of an annual catalog and multiple minis, they will be moving to three beautifully designed catalogs per year—each one complete, current, and easy to use on its own. No more overlapping catalogs!   

 Due to higher production costs, please expect price increases in the following product categories:

• Select Stampin’ Cut & Emboss products
  
• Heat Tool
  
• Cutting & Scoring Blades Multipacks
  
• Select Coloring Tools
  
• Storage
  
• Select Adhesives
  
• Select Paper products including Envelopes, Basic White Notecards & Envelopes, and Masking Paper - ( I'm stocking up on my basic colors as well) 
  
• Designer Series Paper
  
• Classic Stampin’ Ink Pads and Refills - (Double check your ink refills, I would grab these before they go up). 
  
• Stampin’ Blends
  
• Select Embellishments, Twines, and Linen Thread

 

 Paper Pumpkin will be increasing on March 11th to the following:

Pay as you go - $29.00 US 

Pre-Paid - 3 month - $87.00 US 

Pre-Paid - 6 month - $ 174.00 US

Pre-Paid - 12 month 348.00 US

Refills will increase to $14.50 & Past Kit's $26.00.

February Paper Pumpkin - 

March Paper Pumpkin - Order now thru March 10th 

Paper Pumpkin Subscriptions | Stampin' Up!

Keep checking my website for updated information.  Don't forget to check the last chance products as well - Last Chance Products by Stampin' Up! .  Usually when new catalog comes up - they make room for the new product. 

As always, if I can be of any help.  Please reach out to me. 

Happy Stamping!! 

Darla

dharmon893@gmail.com

509-793-4983

March On-Line Exclusive Sneak Peaks ......

 I've been MIA for quite some time. Here's a sneak peek on some products and on the online exclusives that will be available in March!!! Remember the best place to keep up with all that's going on in the Stampin' Up World is on my Stampin Up Webpage. They are always adding new products, retiring products, offering classes and so much more.

Shop & keep up to date here:

Contact me here: dharmon893@gmail.com

Recipe Wednesday - Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup

I have been branching out trying new soups. This one is a 10 out of 10 in my book. My husband loved it as well. I did add a few notations in bold for a few changes I made. 

Hope you enjoy it on these cold wintery days!! 

 Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup

1 pound ground beef

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 large potatoes, peeled and diced (I used mini red potatoes – so good)

3 large carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, sliced

4 cups chicken or beef broth (I used Beef)

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup heavy cream

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup milk (I didn’t use the milk - made a thickener with flour and soup juice)

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Extra shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Brown the Ground Beef:

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until it’s no longer pink.

Drain any excess fat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion

becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. Prepare the Crockpot:

Transfer the browned beef mixture to a crockpot. Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots,

and sliced celery.

3. Add Broth and Seasonings:

Pour in the chicken or beef broth. Add dried thyme, dried parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Stir to combine.

4. Cook on Low:

Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the

potatoes and vegetables are tender.

5. Add Cream and Cheese:

Stir in the heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk. If you prefer a thicker soup,

add the cornstarch mixture and stir well. Continue to cook on low for an additional 15-20

minutes, until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy. (I left the lid of the crockpot

for this so it didn’t water it down more)

6. Serve:

Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and extra shredded

cheddar cheese if desired. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH - JANUARY 2026

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH 

If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centered around a special product release every month. The Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogs or our Online Exclusives. Every month we’ll release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good! 

 

 You must spend at least $75 in one order to purchase a Product of the Month. You can track your spending progress online. If you use Stampin’ Rewards, coupons, or discount codes on your order and your cart amount falls below $75, you’ll need to add items in your cart to get the total at or above the qualifying amount again. 

The Product of the Month is limited to one month’s product per Stampin’ Up! account. Additionally, the Product of the Month items are only available while supplies last, so once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good. So, if you purchase the January Product of the Month, you cannot purchase another January Product of the Month. However, you could purchase the previous December Product of the Month or the new February Product of the Month, provided those products are available for purchase and you meet the qualifying amount once for December and again for February. If you don’t meet the qualifying amount in January until later in the month and the January Product of the Month sells out in the first two weeks, you won’t be able to purchase it. 

 JANUARY PRODUCT OF THE MONTH

BONUS DAYS - JANUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 2, 2026

BONUS DAYS 

 It’s time for one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! Do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between January 6 and February 2 and spend $50 USD | $60 CAD, you will earn a $5 USD | $6 CAD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between February 3 and 28. And don’t forget—each purchase earns you Stampin’ Rewards, so that’s even more bang for your buck!

DON'T MISS OUT!!!

SHOP HERE 

MINI CATALOG - JANUARY - APRIL 2026

 Life happens .... I've been MIA for quite some time.  I can't promise I'll be here daily but I'm going to try to post a couple times a week.   But today you may seem several posts just trying to play a little catch up!!

Here is the Mini Catalog for January - April 2026.  

JANUARY - APRIL 2026

But remember my website is the best possible place to to go and see all the current items that are available.  The newest online exclusives, any items they have put into the clearance section, paper pumpkin information, online retreats and online card classes. 

So much is happening, you don't want to miss out!! 

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