Beef Bolognese
6 Servings
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 shallots, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery, trimmed and chopped
1 cup red wine
5 pounds roma tomatoes, cored, blanched, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 spice sachet
(1 sprig of each: rosemary, basil, oregano and parsley; 1 bay leaf; and
1/2 teaspoon of whole black peppercorns, wrapped together
in cheesecloth, tied together in a bundle)
2 cups chicken stock
1 pinch red pepper flakes
METHOD
1 Preheat uncovered pressure cooker to 250°. Add olive oil and sauté
ground beef until brown. Season with salt and pepper
2 Add shallots, garlic, onion, carrot, and celery.
Sauté another 2 minutes.
3 Deglaze with red wine. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, sachet,
stock, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste
4 Secure pressure cooker lid on pot.
5 Set temperature to 400°. When pressure indicator pops up, reduce
temperature to 250°. Set a kitchen timer for 15 minutes.
6 When time is up, turn temperature dial to off.
Flip the pressure release valve to release pressure. After pressure
is released, remove the lid.
7 Taste and correct seasoning. Use as desired.
Recipe Courtesy Wolfgang Puck
Paella
4 Servings
INGREDIENTS
2 cups water
3/4 cup white wine
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 small clams, scrubbed
12 black mussels, scrubbed
18 strands saffron threads, or pinch sazon seasoning
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch red pepper, ground
1/4 cup tender young peas, fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons red pimiento
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 cup arborio rice
METHOD
1 Bring water to a boil in uncovered pressure cooker. Add all other
ingredients. Working quickly, secure the pressure cooker lid.
2 Set temperature to 400°. When pressure indicator pops up, reduce
temperature to 250°. Set a kitchen timer for 6 minutes.
3 When time is up, turn temperature dial to off. Flip the pressure
release valve to release pressure. After pressure is released, remove
the lid.
4 Stir rice once and serve.
PRESENTATION
This dish makes a wonderful meal! You may also wish to add calamari or
fish or crab or scallops. Do not increase the amount of seafood by more
than 10 pieces, or there will not be sufficient rice.
Recipe Courtesy Wolfgang Puck
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