COOKING OUR BEEF - TIPS WE'VE LEARNED ALONG THE WAY

• Use a thermometer to watch for your desired temp
• Lower your temp about 50 degrees from normal
• Expect to cook for 30-50% less time
• Remove from heat about 10 degrees prior to your desired doneness
• Let sit for 10 minutes before cutting to keep in moisture (and to allow steak to reach desired temp!)
• Try spraying your cuts with oil after seasoning to lock in moisture
• Have a wood pellet grill? We do!! For medium rare to medium steaks, we set our temp to 500 degrees and grill on each side for about 6-7 minutes, then let them sit for about 10 minutes before cutting.

• Thaw your roast ahead of time
• Add at least 1-2 cups of liquid
  • We like using beef broth! This ensures your roast will not dry out
• Roasts will be done temperature-wise in 4-6 hours if you prefer to slice/cut the beef, but cook low and slow (9-10 hrs) for tender, fall apart beef!
• Use the drippings for gravy! Mix together 1 cup drippings with 1/2 cup water, pour into small sauce pan and bring to boil. Mix together 1 TBS cornstarch with 1/2 cup cold water, then slowly whisk into sauce pan to allow gravy to thicken.

• Use a thermometer to keep an eye on your desired temp
• Sear all sides of your beef prior to roasting to lock in moisture
• Reduce roasting temp by 50 degrees
• Reduce roasting time by 30-50%

ROAST SUPPER IN 2-3 HRS

• Thaw roast ahead of time
• Add 1 cup of liquid (we recommend beef broth!)
• Set on manual for 90 minutes
• Release pressure and remove roast, let sit for a few minutes
• Use the juices to cook your veggies or make gravy!
  • Veggies: We throw in cut potatoes,  carrots, and onions for just 6-8 minutes on manual pressure, then remove the veggies and make gravy.
  • Gravy: Switch your Instant Pot to saute. Mix 2 TBS of cornstarch with 1 cup of cold water (it has to be cold to stir in!). Slowly add to gravy once bubbling, and whisk for 1 minute while it thickens.

STEW MEAT OR TENDERIZED ROUND STEAK

MEALS IN 30 MINUTES

• Thaw stew meat or tenderized round steak ahead of time
  • If using round steak, thinly slice before adding to Instant Pot
• Add 1 cup of liquid (such a beef broth)
• Cook on manual for 30 minutes
• Stir fry or fajitas: During last 15 minutes, fry up some veggies in a skillet with oil; prepare rice on stove top; add meat to veggie skillet once finished; stir in a premade stir fry sauce of your choice or fajita seasoning
  • We have used onions, red or green bell peppers, baby corn, broccoli, carrots, snap peas, water chestnuts, and more!