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Pot Roast

4 - 6 Servings

INGREDIENTS

2-2 1/2 pounds beef roast

(such as California chuck, roast bone-in or out), trimmed of excess fat

1/2 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cups beef stock

1 can (5.5 ounces) V-8 juice

1 medium onion, quartered

2 cloves garlic

3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tablespoon dry)

3 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces

8 medium creamer potatoes halved

1 pound baby carrots

1 tablespoon flour

1 tablespoon butter, room temperature

METHOD

1Season roast with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

2Select Meat function. Add oil to cooking pot. When oil is hot, add the roast and sear well on both sides.

3Add stock, V-8 juice, onion, garlic, thyme and celery.

4Lock lid in place. Select Meat function, and set timer for 60 minutes.

5When cooking cycle is complete and all pressure is released, open lid.

6Add potatoes and carrots. Lock lid in place. Select Vegetable function, and set timer for 5 minutes.

7When cooking cycle is complete and all pressure is released, open lid.

8In a separate bowl, mix flour with butter until paste is formed. Add a half cup of hot stock to flour mixture; mix until smooth.

9Remove pot roast and vegetables to a platter and keep warm.

10Slowly add butter mixture back into cooking pot, stirring constantly. Select Vegetable function again and bring to a boil, uncovered, to thicken sauce. Pour sauce over roast or serve on the side.

Recipe courtesy Debra Murray, Wolfgang Puck HSN Host

Coconut Rice Pudding

4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

11/2 cups coconut milk

11/2 cups milk

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup arborio rice

1 tablespoon almond essence 1/2 cup golden raisins

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional

METHOD

1Combine coconut milk, milk, sugar and salt in uncovered cooking pot.

2Add rice and almond essence. Stir until well blended. Lock lid in place.

3Select Rice function, and set timer for 20 minutes.

4When cooking cycle is complete and all pressure has been released, remove lid.

5Stir in raisins and cinnamon until well incorporated. Cover and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck

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Wolfgang Puck BPCR0005 operating instructions Pot Roast, Coconut Rice Pudding

BPCR0005 specifications

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