Pressure Cooker Braised Beef With Tomatoes And Mushrooms Recipes

PRESSURE COOKER BEEF STEW WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Season the beef with 2 teaspoons salt. Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat in the pressure cooker pot until shimmering (Saute mode in my electric pressure cooker). Add half the beef and sear until well browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Remove the browned beef to a bowl. Add the rest of the beef to the pot, and sear until browned on one side, about 3 more minutes. Move the second batch into to the bowl.
• Add the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, tomato paste, and mushrooms to the pot. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Saute for 8 minutes, or until the onions are softened. Add the red wine to the pot, bring to a simmer, and scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the beef and any juices in the bowl, the chicken stock, and the tomatoes. Float the thyme sprigs on top of everything.
• Lock the lid on the pressure cooker, bring the pressure cooker up to high pressure, then cook at high pressure for 30 minutes in an electric PC, 25 minutes in a stovetop PC. Let the pressure come down naturally, about 20 more minutes. Unlock the pressure cooker lid and discard the thyme sprig. Taste for seasoning, and add more salt and some fresh ground black pepper to the stew if necessary. Serve.

BRAISED BEEF WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, brown meat in oil in batches. Remove and set aside., In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil. Return beef to the pan. Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.

PRESSURE-COOKER BEEF TIPS

Steps:

• Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Brown meat in batches, adding oil as needed. Transfer meat to a bowl. , Add wine to cooker, stirring to loosen browned bits. Press cancel. Return beef to cooker; add the mushrooms, onion, broth and Worcestershire sauce. Lock lid; close the pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Quick-release pressure. , Select saute setting and adjust for low heat; bring liquid to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into beef mixture. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes.

BRAISED BEEF AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick saucepan, brown meat in oil; drain. Remove meat from pan; set aside. In same pan, cook turnip and onion for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until turnips are tender., In a small bowl, combine the wine or broth, water, tomato paste, bouillon granules, horseradish, tarragon and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir into skillet. Return meat to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 1-1/4 hours or until meat is tender. Uncover; simmer 15 minutes longer., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with noodles if desired.