Presto Big Kettle 0600812 User Manual

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Simmer
This appliance makes preparing your favorite soups and stews so easy. In your multi-cooker, foods will simmer at some point between
WARM and 200°. Heat the multi-cooker at 250° until the food boils. Then place cover on multi-cooker and reduce the heat to the
simmer level by turning the heat control down until the indicator light turns off.
Beef Stock
1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds beef soup meat
8 cups water
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
 ⅛ teaspoonpepper
Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Add oil and brown meat. Add water, onion, celery, carrot, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; bring to a
boil. Turn heat control down until indicator light turns off. Cover and simmer 2 to 3 hours. Strain stock.
6 to 8 servings
Delicious Soup from Beef Stock
Vegetable Soup: Add 2 cups cooked, diced vegetables of your choice. Salt and pepper to taste and heat through.
Beef Tomato Soup: Add 2 cups tomato juice, ¾ cup rice, ½ cup chopped onion, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or
until rice is done.
Minestrone
3 cups beef broth
1½ cups tomato juice
4 ounces beef soup meat
4 ounces sausage
2 cups shredded cabbage
¾ cup chopped onions
¾ cup sliced carrots
¾ cup green beans
½ cup sliced celery
1 can (14- to 15-ounce) diced tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 can (14- to 15-ounce) cannelloni or navy beans,
drained
1 ounce spaghetti, broken in half
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Add beef stock, tomato juice, soup meat, sausage, cabbage, onion, carrots, green beans, celery, tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano, salt,
and pepper to the multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250° and bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until indicator light turns off.
Cover and cook 30 minutes. Add beans and spaghetti; cook until spaghetti is tender, about 20 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese.
8 to 10 servings
Traditional Beef Stew
1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds beef stew meat
4 cups beef stock or broth
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, diced
3 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup peas
1 cup sliced celery
Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Add oil and brown meat. Add stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until
indicator light turns off. Cover and simmer 1 to 2 hours. Add onions, carrots, mushrooms, peas, and celery. Cover and simmer
30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. If desired, thicken with a paste made of cornstarch and water.
6 to 8 servings
Southwest Stew
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves,
cut into 1-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into ¾-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into ¾-inch pieces
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped purple onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14- to 15-ounce) pinto beans
1 can (14- to 15-ounce) stewed tomatoes
1 cup whole kernel corn
1 cup salsa, desired level of spiciness
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Add oil and brown chicken. Add peppers, onion, and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes,
corn, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until indicator light turns off. Cover and simmer
20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
6 servings

Presto Big Kettle 0600812 Specifications

General

Brand	Presto
Model	Big Kettle 0600812
Category	Fryer
Language	English