SWISS STEAK

2

pounds round steak, 1-inch

1

cup chopped onion

 

thick

12

cup chopped green pepper

1

can (8 ounces) tomato

12

cup sliced celery

 

sauce

12

teaspoon salt

12

cup water

14

teaspoon pepper

Place all ingredients in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 18 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Thicken sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

6 servings

251 Calories, 9 g Fat, 98 mg Cholesterol

 

BEEF STEW

1

pound lean beef, cut into

1

cup sliced carrots

 

1-inch cubes

1

cup diced tomatoes

1

cup water

1

teaspoon salt

1

large onion, sliced

14

teaspoon black pepper

 

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4

small potatoes, quartered

14

cup cold water

1

cup frozen green beans

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.

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.

Mix water and flour; stir into stew. Heat until stew thickens, stirring constantly.

 

Nutrition Information Per Serving

4 servings

347 Calories, 7 g Fat, 73 mg Cholesterol

 

SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE

1

pound lean ground beef

1

teaspoon salt

1

can (14 to 15 ounces) diced

1

teaspoon parsley flakes

 

tomatoes

12

teaspoon oregano

12

cup water

12

teaspoon basil

1

cup chopped onion

14

teaspoon thyme

12

cup chopped celery

18

teaspoon red pepper

12

cup diced green pepper

3

drops hot pepper sauce

1

clove garlic, minced

 

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2

teaspoons sugar

1

can (6 ounces) tomato paste

Turn heat selector to medium and brown beef. Stir in remaining ingredients except tomato paste. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Stir in tomato paste and simmer, uncovered, to desired thickness. Serve sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

6 servings

229 Calories, 12 g Fat, 51 mg Cholesterol

 

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Presto Electric Pressure Cooker manual Swiss Steak, Beef Stew, Spaghetti Meat Sauce

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