Cuisinart Cook Central MSC-400, Instruction Booklet

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Guinness-Braised
Short Ribs
A perfect, comforting dish for
a cold winter evening.
Settings: Br own/Sauté
Slow Cook
Makes 4 servings
4 beef short ribs (about 2 pounds)
1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
¼ teaspoon freshly gr ound black
pepper
1½ teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, peeled and cut into
¼-inch dice
1 leek, root end trimmed, white and
light green parts only washed well
and cut into ¼-inch dice,
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into
¼-inch dice
1 celery stalk, cut into ¼-inch dice
2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
¾ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
12 ounces Guinness beer (one standard
bottle)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
water, if necessary
4 fresh Italian parsley sprigs, chopped
1. Season the beef on all sides with ½
teaspoon of the salt, and all the pepper.
2. Put the oil into the cooking pot of the
Multicooker set to Brown/Sauté at 400°F .
Once unit has preheated, add the short
ribs. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side,
until nicely browned. Remove and r eserve.
Carefully r emove the grease, leaving only
about 2 teaspoons behind.
3. Add the vegetables, garlic, thyme and
remaining salt to the pot and r educe the
temperature to 375°F . Cook until onion is
translucent and vegetables are slightly
softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the
Guinness and simmer to reduce slightly ,
about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato
paste. Nestle the ribs and any accumulated
liquid into the vegetables. Be sure liquid
comes halfway up the ribs (if it does not,
add additional water to reach to that point.)
4. Cover and switch unit to Slow Cook on Low
for 10 hours.
5. When unit switches to Keep W arm, it is
recommended to degr ease the liquid before
serving. Either remove gr ease with a ladle
or blot with a fat mop or paper towel.
6. Once r eady to serve, stir in the chopped
parsley. T aste and adjust seasoning
accordingly .
Nutritional information per ser ving:
Calories 488 (47% from fat) • carb. 13g • pro. 45g
• fat 25g • sat. fat 10g • chol. 134mg • sod. 1045mg
• calc. 62mg • fiber 2g
Wild Mushroom Sauté
A tasty accompaniment to the poached
chicken, this simple wild mushroom sauté
works well with many dishes.
Setting: Brown/Sauté
Makes about 1 cup
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small leek, root end rimmed, washed
well and sliced (dark green parts
removed and r eserved for other use)
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
4 ounces sliced wild mushrooms
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly gr ound black
pepper
¼ cup dry white wine
½ cup chicken broth, low sodium
1. Put the olive oil in the cooking pot of the
Multicooker and set to Brown/Sauté at
350°F . Once unit is pr eheated, add the leek
and garlic and sauté until fragrant and soft.
2. Add the mushr ooms with the salt and
pepper. Sauté, stirring occasionally , until
golden, about 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Once golden, add the white wine and
simmer until evaporated. Add the broth and
simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Nutritional information per ser ving: (
½
cup)
Calories 40 (30% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 2g
• fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 156mg
• calc. 12mg • fiber 1g