Instantpot Beef Stroganoff

 Based on the recipe found here.

INSTANTPOT BEEF STROGANOFF

2 lbs. stew meat

1 medium onion, sliced

1 c. sliced mushrooms

3 Tbsp. butter

2 tsp. garlic, minced

2 Tbsp. flour

3 c. beef broth

1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce

10-oz. egg noodles

1/2 c. sour cream

2 Tbsp. corn starch

Turn pressure cooker on Saute mode. Add meat, onions, mushrooms and butter to hot pressure cooker. Once butter is melted and meat is browned, add garlic and stir until fragrant. Sprinkle the flour and stir to coat. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce. Cover with steam valve turned to sealed position. Set to Pressure Cook for 15 minutes. Do quick release and add egg noodles. Pressure cook for 3 minutes and do quick release. Stir in sour cream. Make slurry from 1/4 c. broth and corn starch and stir into stroganoff. Turn on to Soup setting if additional heat is needed to thicken. Add salt & pepper as needed.

Whole Wheat Waffles

 Based on the recipe found here.

WHOLE WHEAT WAFFLES

1-1/2 c. whole wheat flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

2 Tbsp. sugar

1 egg

1-1/2 c. milk, lukewarm

5 Tbsp. butter, melted (or 1/3 c. vegetable oil)

Whisk together dry ingredients. In separate bowl stir together wet ingredients. Combine wet and dry ingredients just until incorporated. Cook according to waffle iron manufacturer directions.

Beans and Rice with Kielbasa

 Based on the recipe found here.

BEANS AND RICE WITH KIELBASA

1 Tbsp. olive oil

14 oz. package kielbasa, diced

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 c. white rice

14-oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

2 c. chicken broth

salt & pepper to taste

In large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add kielbasa and onion. Saute until onions are translucent and sausage is browed. Add garlic. Stir in rice and stir until aromatic. Add beans, seasoning and chicken broth. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes (until rice is done).