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  1   pound beef stew meat, cut into   

 

  1-inch cubes

  1   tablespoon vegetable oil

  2   cups beef broth

  1   can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes,  

   undrained

  2   cups chopped cabbage

  1½   cups sliced carrots

  1   cup sliced celery

  1   cup frozen whole kernel corn

  ½   cup chopped onion

  1   teaspoon dried oregano

  ½   teaspoon dried thyme

  ½   teaspoon black pepper, coarsely  

   ground

   Salt

With cooking pot in cooker body, press 

BROWN

 and preheat cooker. Add oil; brown 

one-half pound of beef at a time, removing each 

batch from pot when done. Press 

CANCEL

Return all beef, including juices, to cooker. Add 

broth, tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, celery, corn, 

onion, oregano, thyme, and pepper. Close cover. 

Place quick pressure release valve on vent pipe. 

Press 

SOUP

 and then adjust time to 12 minutes. 

When time is up, allow pressure to drop of its 

own accord. 
Season to taste with salt. 

8 servings

 

  1   cup dry Great Northern beans 

  ½   tablespoon olive oil

  1   cup chopped onion

  2   large garlic cloves, minced

  5   cups chicken broth

  2   cups kale, coarsely chopped

  1   cup sliced carrots

  ½   teaspoon dried rosemary

  ¼   teaspoon dried thyme

  ¼   teaspoon black pepper

 

  • • • • • • •

  2   tablespoons tomato paste

   Salt

Soak beans according to instructions on page 

30. 
With cooking pot in cooker body, press 

SAUTÉ

 

and preheat cooker. Add oil, onion, and garlic. 

Sauté until onions are translucent. Press 

CAN-

CEL

. Add drained beans, broth, kale, carrots, 

rosemary, thyme, and pepper. Close cover. Place 

quick pressure release valve on vent pipe. Press 

BEANS

When time is up, allow pressure to drop of its 

own accord. 
Stir in tomato paste until well blended. Season 

to taste with salt. 

7 servings

  2   slices thick-sliced bacon, diced

  ⅓   cup all-purpose flour

  1   teaspoon salt, divided

  1½   pounds beef stew meat, cut into  

 

  1-inch cubes

  2   cups beef broth

  1   cup chopped onion

  1   cup sliced fresh mushrooms

  1   cup sliced carrot

  ½   pound small red potatoes

  1   large clove garlic, minced

  2   tablespoons tomato paste

  ¾   teaspoon dried thyme

  1   bay leaf

With cooking pot in cooker body, press 

BROWN

 and preheat cooker. Add bacon; fry 

until crisp. Remove bacon from cooker, leaving 

drippings in pot. Combine flour and ½ teaspoon 

of the salt in a large bowl. Add beef and toss 

to coat; shake off excess flour mixture. Brown 

one-third of beef at a time, removing each batch 

from pot when done. Press 

CANCEL

. Return 

all beef, including juices, and bacon to cooker. 

Add broth, onion, mushrooms, carrot, potatoes, 

garlic, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf. Close 

cover. Place quick pressure release valve on 

vent pipe. Press 

STEW

 and then adjust time to 

10 minutes. 
When time is up, allow pressure to drop of its 

own accord.

6 servings

  1   cup dry Great Northern beans

  1   tablespoon olive oil

  ½   cup chopped onion

  ½   cup sliced carrot 

  2   cloves garlic, minced

 ½–1  jalapeño pepper, seeded, deveined,  

   minced

  2  teaspoons chili powder

  1  teaspoon dried oregano

  ¼  teaspoon ground allspice

  4   cups chicken broth

  1  pound boneless, skinless chicken  

 

  breasts, cut into ¾-inch pieces

  1½   teaspoons packed brown sugar

  1   teaspoon white wine vinegar

 

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  Salt and pepper

Soak beans according to instructions on page 

30. 
With cooking pot in cooker body, press 

SAUTÉ

 

and preheat cooker. Add oil, onion, carrot, 

garlic, jalapeño, chili powder, oregano, and 

allspice. Sauté for 2 minutes. Press 

CANCEL

Stir in drained beans, broth, chicken, brown 

sugar, and vinegar. Close cover. Place quick 

pressure release valve on vent pipe. Press 

BEANS

When time is up, allow pressure to drop of its 

own accord.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4 servings

Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup

Tuscan Bean Soup 

Traditional Beef Stew

Chicken and White Bean Chili

Summary of Contents for Electric Pressure Cooker Plus

Page 1: ...Look alikes might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner To ensure that you are buying genuine PRESTO replacement parts look for the PRESTO trademark Canton Sales and Storage Compa...

Page 2: ...GUARDS To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 Read all instructions Improper use may result in bodily inj...

Page 3: ...sure Cooking Recipes Soups and Stews 17 Fish and Seafood 20 Meat and Poultry 22 Vegetables 27 Dry Beans Peas and Lentils 30 Grains 33 Desserts 35 Slow Cooking Recipes 37 Recipe Index 39 Consumer Servi...

Page 4: ...VERY USE In order for the unit to function properly always check the following before every use Be sure the bottom of the removable cooking pot and the heating plate within the cooker body Fig F are f...

Page 5: ...The digital control panel includes 12 pressure cooking presets Each pressure cooking preset button has two cooking functions To select the top cooking function press the button once To select the bot...

Page 6: ...e cooking time as necessary see page 9 Or if preferred select PRESSURE and manually set the cooker see above As the unit is heating air will automatically exhaust around the air vent cover lock You wi...

Page 7: ...with a small brush or pipe cleaner if it is blocked or partially blocked If necessary clean the vent filter with a small brush to remove any food particles from the slots and holes Rinse and dry all p...

Page 8: ...high altitudes the cooking time needs to be increased 5 for every 1000 feet above the first 2000 feet Following this rule the times should be increased as follows 3000 ft 5 5000 ft 15 7000 ft 25 4000...

Page 9: ...You should unplug the unit and contact our Customer Service Department Call weekdays 8 00 AM to 4 00 PM Central Time at 1 800 877 0441 or email us through our website at www GoPresto com contact PRESS...

Page 10: ...1 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1 inch cubes 2 cups beef broth 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup sliced carrot pound small red potatoes 1 large clove garlic minced 2 tablespoons...

Page 11: ...pound tomatoes peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro teaspoon salt teaspoon ground cumin teaspoon dried oregano 1 pound of cod fillets 1 inch thick C...

Page 12: ...o add a thickening agent such as flour or cornstarch to the cooking liquid Stir 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour or cornstarch into cup of cold water Press SAUT and slowly add the flour mixture to the hot...

Page 13: ...p light molasses cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon dried oregano teaspoon salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 drops liquid smoke Short ribs can be used in place of spare ribs For short ribs press M...

Page 14: ...cause of the fast cooking time and super heated steam vegetables retain most of their natural color texture flavor and nutrients FOR FRESH VEGETABLES DO NOT FILL COOKING POT OVER FULL Fresh Vegetable...

Page 15: ...beets leaving at least 2 inches of stems Scrub beets with soft vegetable brush being careful to leave skin intact Pour water into cooking pot Place beets on cooking rack in pot Close cover Place quic...

Page 16: ...to froth and foam during cooking which could cause the vent pipe to become blocked Therefore it is necessary to follow these procedures SOAKING Soaking before pressure cooking is strongly recommended...

Page 17: ...less 2 MULTIGRAIN 25 28 Barley pearl 2 MULTIGRAIN 11 13 Buckwheat 2 MULTIGRAIN 4 6 Bulgar 1 MULTIGRAIN 4 5 Farro 2 MULTIGRAIN 25 28 Millet 2 MULTIGRAIN 9 10 Oats steel cut 2 MULTIGRAIN 5 6 Quinoa 1 MU...

Page 18: ...ing chocolate just until chocolate is melted Allow to cool slightly and then add to the egg mixture Follow the rest of the custard directions 1 cup uncooked wheat berries 2 cups water cup orange juice...

Page 19: ...the vent pipe in the STEAM OUT position cup golden raisins cup dry red wine cup chopped nuts 2 tablespoons sugar teaspoon grated orange rind teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 medium cooking apples 1 tablesp...

Page 20: ...aki sauce ketchup preserves vinegar onion brown sugar red pepper mus tard and black pepper in a small bowl Place pork chops in the cooking pot Pour barbecue sauce over chops Close cover Place quick pr...

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