Pour a drizzle of oil into the pressure cooker, add the vegetables (4), and let them stew for 4-5 minutes. In the meantime, remove the fat from the meat (5) and cut it into chunks (6).

When you think of pressure cooker recipes, you probably picture a giant roast or a heavy meat-laden stew. This veggie soup is just the opposite, and is perfect as a light starter for any weeknight ...

The pressure cooker cuts the cooking time but yields fork-tender meat. That was the case with two pounds of cubed beef chuck that cooked to juicy and soft in just 20 minutes.

Add potatoes, carrots, lima beans and, if necessary, a little more broth, reseal cooker, bring to high pressure, and cook 15 minutes more. Rapidly release pressure. Stir in peas, if using.

Crunch!" So for this whole grain, vegetable, and beef stew meat recipe, we explain how to craft crispy garlic-herb croutons to garnish each bowl in a super-satisfying fashion.

Heat the oil in a stove-top pressure cooker over medium-high heat, and brown the pork on all sides in the oil, about 3 minutes total. Add the onion and garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.

If not, bring back to pressure for 5 minutes, turn off pressure cooker, let pressure return to normal and proceed with recipe.) To serve: Transfer meat to skillet or casserole.