Beef Stew...cause it's freakin cold outside.

I thought I had posted this recipe before,
but cannot find it.

This is a one of those dishes that I grew up
eating, and is definitely a childhood favorite.

Plus, it's a top 3 Pot~Luck dish in my bOOk.



With that wonderful new pressure cooker I 
received for my birthday last year, it's gotten
even easier.

But I still have to peel potatoes....meh.


I use:
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Stew meat ~ I always buy the big pack.
Potatoes ~ about 3 large or 6ish small, peeled and chopped
Carrots ~ depends on your likeness of them
Flavorings ~ Worcestershire sauce, Salt & Pepper, Paprika

I'm still learning to use my pressure cooker. 
I used the book to get approximates.

First brown the meat { I like mine really browned, gets more flavor } 
either in the pressure pot

 or in another pan and then transfer to pressure cooker.

Add your seasonings and water.  According to the book I needed 3 1/2 cups.

Seal, place bobble, and turn on High heat.
{AS ALWAYS: 
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR PRESSURE POT FOR USING SAFELY} 


When the pot starts steaming and the bobble is wobbleing,
turn your heat down to Medium or Low, and start your timer.

Once the meat was finished cOOking,

I transferred mine to the Dutch Oven,

and added the carrots and peeled/chunked potatoes.

 

I add my carrots first.

The carrots are my favorite part,

so I add extra.

Cook for about 10/15 minutes 

Then add my potatoes to cook for another 10/15 minutes.

Adjust cooking to your preference: firm or smashed.

I like my veggies smashable.

Surround your delish stew with 

your yummiest sides,

eat till your stuffed,

and then fall asleep on the couch.

Really.