Beef With Broccoli and Red Pepper

• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, Divided
• 1 lb top round beef, cut into thin strips (or you can use sirloin steaks)
• 1 (6 7/8 ounce) package beef flavored Rice-A-Roni
• 2 12 cups water
• 2 cups broccoli florets or 2 cups sugar snap pea pods
• 1 large red pepper, seeded and cut into strips
• 12 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoons butter and add steak.
2. Saute 3-4 minutes or until steak is browned, stirring occasionally to brown evenly.
3. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
4. In same skillet over medium heat, add rice mix (set aside the seasonings packet) and 2 tablespoons butter and saute until golden brown.
5. Slowly stir in rice seasonings packet and 2 1/2 cups water (be careful, it will give off alot of steam) and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in steak, broccoli, pepper and onion and return to a simmer.
8. Cover and simmer about 10-15 minutes or until rice is tender and sauce thickens and serve.

butter, beef, beef flavored rice, water, broccoli florets, red pepper, onion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beef-with-broccoli-and-red-pepper-204009 (may not work)