INSTANT POT APP RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub a little bit of olive oil over the stew meat. Place stock bones and stew meat into the Cooking Vessel.
• Once the oven has preheated, place the Cooking Vessel into the oven. Roast in the oven for about 45 minutes. Turn the bones and meat pieces half-way through cooking, until nicely browned.
• When the bones and meat are nicely browned, remove theCooking Vessel from the oven and place it into the Cooking Base.
• Add carrots, onions celery tops, garlic, parsley, bay leaves and peppercorns into the Cooking Vessel.
• Fill with cold water, 2 inches over the top of the bones (about 8-9 cups of water).
• Close the lid. Select-SLOW COOK and set the time to 12 hours. Press START.
• From time to time check in on the stock and use a large metal spoon to scoop away the fat and any scum that rises to the surface.
• Do not stir the stock while cooking. Stirring will mix the fats in with the stock, clouding up the stock.
• Once the cooking cycle is complete, open the lid.
• Strain the beef stock through strainer.
• Serve immediately or let cool to room temperature then chill in the refrigerator. If you plan to freeze the stock, however, remove and discard the fat, pour the stock into a jar or plastic container.

Steps:

• Select SEAR/SAUTE and set the time to 30 minutes. Press START
• Add 2 tbsp of oil in the cooking vessel.
• When the vessel is hot, add zucchini and brown by stirring occasionally.
• Add eggplants and shishito peppers and sauté until they are soft.
• Take vegetables out.
• Add 2 tbsp of olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until soft and brown
• Stir in thyme, vegetables, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Press CANCEL.
• Close the lid.
• Select MANUAL 2. Set the temperature to 300F and time to 30 minutes.
• After 20 minutes, take the lid off. Leave pot to cook uncovered for the last 10 minutes.
• When cooking time is complete, let it rest for 10 minutes, uncovered.
• Stir in basil before serving.