Billy Soup

1. 1

   Season beef with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In a pressure cooker, brown stew beef in olive oil for about 5 minutes or until all sides of beef are browned (high heat).

3. 3

   Cover beef with enough water to be submerged- but not too full.

4. 4

   Place lid on pressure cooker and cook for 20 minutes on high heat.

5. 5

   ~The bobber/steam release should go wild!

6. 6

   Lower heat and give pressure cooker a swirl- to release any pieces that may be stuck to the bottom and cook for an additional 30 minutes on medium-low heat.

7. 7

   Take cooker off of flame and let cool (follow your cooker's instructions- mine says to place under running water until bobber recedes.

8. 8

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9. 9

   Open lid and stir with wooden spoon.

10. 10

    Add frozen veggies, tomatoes, potatoes to pot.

11. 11

    Re-cover and cook on medium heat for 25 minutes.

12. 12

    Cool off cooker- again- open lid and add handful of macaroni.

13. 13

    At this point, you may either replace lid and cook for additional 5 minutes, or keep lid off and cook pasta to al-dente.

14. 14

    You choose.

15. 15

    Season with more salt and pepper and add tabasco to liking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.