BEEF STEW1 pound lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup water
1 large onion, sliced
4 small potatoes, quartered
1 cup frozen green beans
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
FOR THICKENING:1⁄4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon flour
Place beef, water, and onion in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once (see note*).
Add potatoes, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, salt, and pepper to cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 3 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once (see note*).
TO THICKEN THE STEW:Mix water and flour; stir into stew. Heat until stew thickens, stirring constantly.
CAUTION:FOR MEAT, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL! NO PORTION OF THE MEAT SHOULD EXTEND ABOVE THE 2⁄3 FULL MARK. Operating the cooker without cooking liquid or allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker.
*NOTE:If the instructions state, "Cool cooker at once," cool the pressure cooker under a running water faucet or pour cold water over it, or place it in a pan of cold water until pressure is completely reduced. Note: Do not set hot cooker in a molded sink as it could damage the sink. Pressure is completely reduced when the air vent/cover lock has dropped. If the air vent/cover lock remains in its raised position, there is still pressure inside the pressure cooker. Continue to cool until the air vent/cover lock drops. After pressure has been completely reduced, remove the pressure regulator. Always remove the pressure regulator before opening the cover.
Makes 4 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source:
Presto 4 or 6 quart Pressure Cooker Manual, 2006