Beef Stew [Pressure Cooker Method]

For those with a pressure cooker, this stew will be easy to make and satisfy anyone's hunger.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs. stew beef cut in 1-1/2" pieces
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1-3/4 cups water
• 1 cup onions; chopped
• 8 carrots peeled and sliced in 1/2" pieces
• 8 potatoes peeled and cubed

Directions:

Brown meat in hot fat in pressure cooker. Season with salt, pepper and paprika. Add water. Cover, set control at 10, and cook 15 minutes after control jiggles. Cool pan normally 5 minutes and then reduce pressure instantly. Add onions, carrots and potatoes. Cover, set control at 10 and cook 10 minutes after control jiggles. Reduce pressure instantly.

Number of Servings: 6

Notes from the Cook: MAKE GRAVY AS FOLLOWS: 3 cups Stock [liquid from cooked meat] 6 Tbsp. Flour 2/3 cup Cold water Blend flour and cold water together until it is smooth. Gradually add to the stock; stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat stirring until the gravy is smooth and thickened. NOTE: I like to reduce the water and replace some of it with dry red wine or sherry.