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In a 5 to 7 qt pressure cooker, heat the oil over medium heat.
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Add in the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally till the bacon is crisp and browned.
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Put the bacon on paper towels, and pour the fat into a small bowl.
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Return 1 Tbs of fat to the cooker, reserve the remaining.
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Or possibly replace with good extra virgin olive oil, that has no cholesterol!
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Over medium-high heat, heat the cooker with the fat in it and add in the beef and cook.
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Do this in small batches, or possibly it will not brown.
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Add in more fat as needed.
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Transfer the beef to a large platter.
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Season it with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, and set aside.
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Pour 1 Tbs of the reserved fat (or possibly additional oil) into the cooker.
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Reduce heat to medium.
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Add in the mushrooms, carrots, shallots, and garlic.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, till the mushrooms soften (about 5 min).
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Add in the wine.
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Bring to a boil, deglazing the browned bits off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
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Stir in the broth and tomato paste.
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Return the beef and any juices on the plate to the cooker.
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Lock the lid in place.
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Bring to high pressure over high heat.
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Adjust the heat to maintain the pressure.
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Cook for 20 min.
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Remove from the heat and quick-release the pressure.
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Open the lid, stir in the reserved bacon.
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Using a large slotted spoon transfer the meat and veggies to a large, deep serving bowl.
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Cover with aluminium foil to keep it hot.
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Let the liquid stand for five min.
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Skim any fat from the surface of the cooking liquid.
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I use paper towels, I gently lie one on top and it absorbs the fat.
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Bring to a boil, uncovered over medium-high heat.
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While this is happening in a medium (I use glass) bowl, using a rubber spatula work the butter and flour together till smooth.
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Gradually whisk about 1 c. of the warm cooking liquid into the mix to make a thin paste.
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Briskly whisk the paste into the boiling liquid.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, till the sauce is thickened and no trace of raw flour taste remains.
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About five min.
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Season with additional salt and pepper.
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Pour the sauce over the meat and veggies, stir gently, serve, be admired!