Beef Bolognese
6 Servings
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 2 shallots, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery, trimmed and chopped
1 cup red wine
5 pounds roma tomatoes, cored, blanched, peeled, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 spice sachet
(1 sprig of each: rosemary, basil, oregano and parsley; 1 bay leaf; and 1/2 teaspoon of whole black peppercorns, wrapped together
in cheesecloth, tied together in a bundle) 2 cups chicken stock
1 pinch red pepper flakes
METHOD
1Preheat uncovered pressure cooker to 250°. Add olive oil and sauté ground beef until brown. Season with salt and pepper
2Add shallots, garlic, onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté another 2 minutes.
3Deglaze with red wine. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, sachet, stock, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste
4Secure pressure cooker lid on pot.
5Set temperature to 400°. When pressure indicator pops up, reduce temperature to 250°. Set a kitchen timer for 15 minutes.
6When time is up, turn temperature dial to off.
Flip the pressure release valve to release pressure. After pressure is released, remove the lid.
7Taste and correct seasoning. Use as desired.
Recipe Courtesy Wolfgang Puck
Paella
4 Servings
INGREDIENTS
2 cups water
3/4 cup white wine
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 small clams, scrubbed
12 black mussels, scrubbed
18 strands saffron threads, or pinch sazon seasoning
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch red pepper, ground
1/4 cup tender young peas, fresh or frozen 2 tablespoons red pimiento
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 cup arborio rice
METHOD
1Bring water to a boil in uncovered pressure cooker. Add all other ingredients. Working quickly, secure the pressure cooker lid.
2Set temperature to 400°. When pressure indicator pops up, reduce temperature to 250°. Set a kitchen timer for 6 minutes.
3When time is up, turn temperature dial to off. Flip the pressure release valve to release pressure. After pressure is released, remove the lid.
4Stir rice once and serve.
PRESENTATION
This dish makes a wonderful meal! You may also wish to add calamari or fish or crab or scallops. Do not increase the amount of seafood by more than 10 pieces, or there will not be sufficient rice.
Recipe Courtesy Wolfgang Puck
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