Friday, January 21, 2011

One Pot Spagetti - EASY



*1 pound ground beef
*1/2 chopped onion

(start sauteing in pressure cooker)

quickly add

*1 jar spaghetti sauce
*1/2 bag whole wheat wide noodles uncooked
*one large zucchini quartered then cut into 1/2 inch cubes
*1-2 cups water (enough to cover noodles)
*1/8 cup uncooked Quinioa (optional)


Stir all ingredients together. Set to High Pressure for 5 minutes. Use quick release method for releasing pressure. Dish up and enjoy!



Beef and Rice Fiesta -EASY


1-2 lbs ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
2 tsp garlic (2 cloves)
A dash of Lawry seasoning

(start sauteing in pressure cooker)

Add 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chili's (Mild or Original)
(or add 1 can diced tomatoes and 1 can green chili's)
2 cups water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1-2 cups frozen corn
1 cup uncooked white rice
a dash of garlic salt
1/2 of a green pepper chopped (optional)
1 small can olives (optional)
*serve with shredded cheese*

Stir all ingredients

Pressure on High for 5-6 min.
*Check manual for pressure releasing instructions for white rice*

(When I make this recipe I do not fully brown the meat, I simply get it started then I add the other ingredients. By doing this you allow your pot to heat up making the pressurizing process a bit shorter. I let it cook for about 6 minutes on High pressure, then I let it depressurize on it's own for a few minutes (around 3 or so) then I quick release the remaining pressure and serve)