Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker warranty Brown Beef Soup , Cup diced onion

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BROWN BEEF SOUP

11⁄2

pounds lean beef, cut into

1⁄4

cup diced carrots

 

1 inch cubes

1

small bay leaf

1

tablespoon vegetable oil

1⁄8

teaspoon pepper

6

cups water

1⁄4

cup chopped celery

11⁄2

tablespoons salt

1

teaspoon parsley flakes

1⁄2

cup diced onion

 

 

Pour vegetable oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown beef. Add water and bring to a boil. Skim off fat. Add remaining ingredients. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 15 MINUTES with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

6 servings

122 Calories, 10 g Fat, 20 mg Cholesterol

 

Delicious Soups From Brown Beef Soup...

BROWN BEEF SOUP STOCK — Strain Brown Beef Soup to make stock.

ONION SOUP — Pour 3 tablespoons vegetable oil into cooker and sauté 11⁄2 cups thin- ly sliced onions. Stir onions into 6 cups Brown Beef Soup Stock in cooker. Season with 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 2 MINUTES with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Ladle into soup bowls. Top with Parmesan cheese. If desired, garnish with croutons or toasted French bread.

6 servings

VEGETABLE SOUP — Add 4 cups cooked diced veg tables of your choice to Brown Beef Soup. Salt and pepper to taste and heat through.

8 servings

BEEF TOMATO SOUP — Add 2 cups tomato juice, 1 cucooked rice, and 1 teaspoon salt to Brown Beef Soup. Heat through.

 

 

 

8 servings

 

Black Bean Soup

2

cups dried black beans

11⁄2

teaspoons dried oregano

1⁄4

cup vegetable oil

1⁄2

teaspoon allspice

1

tablespoon salt

2

cups sliced carrots, 3⁄4-inch thick

 

Water

4

cups chicken stock or broth

1

tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

1

tablespoon packed brown sugar

1

cup chopped onion

2

teaspoons white wine vinegar

3

cloves garlic, minced

 

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1-2

jalapeño chiles, seeded,

1

cup loosely packed fresh cilantro,

 

deveined, minced

 

chopped

1

tablespoon chili powder

 

Salt

Soak beans overnight in 1⁄4 cup oil, 1 tablespoon salt, and water to well cover beans; drain. This is necessary to prevent foaming and frothing, see page 31. Pour olive oil in pressure cooker. Sauté onion, garlic, chiles, chili powder, oregano, and allspice for 2 minutes. Stir in carrots, beans, chicken stock, brown sugar, and vinegar. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 15

MINUTES with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Remove 1 cup of bean mixture, place in blender and purée until smooth. Return to pressure cooker and stir in fresh cilantro. Season to taste with salt.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

8 servings

280 Calories, 10 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

 

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Contents Canner Table of ContentsQuart Stainless Steel Introduction Important SafeguardsStainless steel Body Getting AcquaintedSealing Ring 6 fits Fig. E Loop Ends How to UseFig. J Important Safety InformationRight Fig. M Care and MaintenanceHelpful Hints How does one prevent overcooking? Questions and AnswersTeaspoon salt Cups water Stalk celery, chopped Soups and StocksChicken Soup  Pounds chicken, cut into Carrot, diced Serving piecesDeveined, minced Chopped Tablespoon chili powder Salt Brown Beef Soup Cup diced onion Black Bean Soup Minestrone  Seafood Gumbo Nutrition Information Per Serving Calories, 4 g Fat, 127 mg CholesterolZesty Homemade Chili  Potato Soup  Lemon ’N Dill COD, NEW POTATOES, and Broccoli  SeafoodTablespoons olive oil Cup water Nutrition Information Per Serving ServingsSCAMPI-STYLE Shrimp  Shrimp Jambalaya Variation Substitute halibut for salmon steaks Haddock in Cheese Sauce Pepper Cups water Cup skim milk Poached Halibut with Vegetables SOY Chicken   PoultryCalifornia Chicken  Chicken Breasts Tarragon Cup sliced carrot Cup water Turkey Breast  Sweet ’N Sour Chicken Calories, 11 g Fat, 104 mg Cholesterol Herbed Chicken  Arroz Con Pollo Teaspoon crushed saffron Warm see Threads Cornish HEN Pimiento  Chicken Cacciatore Porcupine Meatballs  MeatsBeef POT Roast  Calories, 20 g Fat, 183 mg CholesterolSpaghetti Meat Sauce  Swiss Steak Tablespoons vegetable oil Cups tomato juice Beef Stew Spareribs with Barbecue Sauce  Apricot Barbecue Pork Roast Pound boneless rolled pork Cup teriyaki sauce Roast Calories, 13 g Fat, 77 mg CholesterolCalories, 27 g Fat, 171 mg Cholesterol Stuffed Pork Chops Calories, 23 g Fat, 95 mg Cholesterol Pork Loin Roast Lamb Beef PorkHAM Veal Casserole of Vegetables  VegetablesPounds russet potatoes, peeled Diced Tablespoon margarine Broccoli ’N Rice Garlic Mashed Potatoes   Artichokes ’N Sauce   Onions CauliflowerCelery KohlrabiCups navy beans Cup catsup Teaspoon dry mustard Dry Beans and PeasBaked Beans  Cups navy beans Orange Baked Beans Cup long grain white rice Cups water RiceSteamed Rice  Brown Rice with Veggies   Wild Rice  Seasoned Rice Pilaf   Variation Grecian Rice PilafWild Rice with Raisins and Pecans   Rice Pudding   DessertsTapioca Pudding   Egg whites, slightly beaten Cups waterCheesecake  Vanilla Custard  Variation Chocolate Custard Variation Coconut CustardCup flour Cups water Cup brown sugar WHY Pressure CANNING?Pressure Canning Oatmeal Apple Crisp Crab CLAMS, Whole LittleneckShrimp Fish General MethodLobster SalmonProcessing Time Chart How to pressure can foodsVegetables Soups and StocksMeats Eau Claire, Wisconsin Service And Parts InformationNational Presto INDUSTRIES, INC

8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker specifications

The Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker is a versatile and efficient kitchen appliance designed to make cooking faster and more convenient. This pressure cooker is a staple for both amateur and professional chefs, combining practicality with advanced features.

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