Craig's Kitchen 008 - Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

[@Toophless1]

I have been using my pressure cooker for years. I always brown my meat in the cooker. By doing this all of the fond on the bottom gets added to the layers of flavors that go into the dish. Whether it is beef or chicken or pork, it gets browned in the cooker. Then deglaze with either broth or wine and the onions. Also, if you season the meat at least 30 minutes before you cook you'll get the salt into the meat cells rather than just on top. 20 minutes for the meat and onions, release the pressure, open and add the vegies, seal to pressure again and then remove from heat. That prevents the veggies from turning to mush. Not to try to steal your show, but just some ideas.

[@c_farther5208]

Thanks!

[@Mxm9966]

Very homey introduction about the pressure cooker. Love it!

[@29render]

Thyme and beef were born to be together...pressure cookers get a bad rap but folks should study them to see just how far they have come in the safety dept...I own an electric and a stove top model and I love them!!

[@lazmotron]

Classic Video, from a gifted and very talented class act.

[@metaspherz]

COOL! Edgar Winter is doing a cooking show.... PROPS! I've been looking for a good recipe for my pc and I'm glad that I happened to find your vid. Thanks, sir, for the stew and some good tips.

[@oota-qi6vr]

nice video , Thanks! I love the clear explanations , lights, background music, and editing . For a small kitchen you do put in lots of effort indicating your passion about cooking. Keep it up buddy!

[@cooldesertknight]

A very helpful video. Thank you from Saudi Arabia.

[@46303474]

Cooking with Craig! Thanks for the great video. My stew came out awsome.

[@ladybugsing]

Just some suggestions: You can thicken with instant potatoes(if the stew is too hot you'll end up with little dumplings) or tomato paste. You can also flour the meat prior to browning to get the same thickness.

[@ndktube]

If you're thinking of getting a pressure cooker make sure the bottom is heavy enough to saute in. Then you can do it all in one pot and it's already hot when it's time to lock the lid. Also the veg add flavor but if you want good chunks of potato or carrot you can instead add them separately after that tough meat is well cooked, as they don't need so long under pressure. Parboil them during the 15 mins then add at the end. Agree, beef is tender! Pressure cookers are amazing. Nice vid!

[@responderman]

Thanks Craig, Great video thanks, and yes I will be getting a pressure cooker,LOL. the stew sounds great, almost as good as the music. Well done you. Regards Jay Lincoln, England

[@eastbaycommuter]

Thanks, Craig; Excellent demonstration with added emphasis of your experienced cooking knowledge. By the way, what is the size of your '' Pressure Cooker '' ... ~~~ and ~~~ what is the largest size Turkey ... your cooker will hold ??? ... You remind me of my Mom & Dad, in the kitchen ... Such synergy they had !!! ...

[@rcmarquette3838]

On a cold winter day, "looks like it's been cookin all day:" , and " will keep you goin' all day." I pressure cook all the time. It takes cheap , tough cuts and makes them 'fork tender'. I saute' right in the pressure cooker, and add the veggies in the order that they cook in. I use the same trick that you use on stainless steel, on cast iron,, to deglaze by adding, not water, but veggies with a lot of water in them like, onion celery, bell pepper, etc., and deglaze my cast iron that way. Thanks for an excellent video.

[@justinmarks9371]

I've allways used my slow cooker to make stews and takes 3 to 4 hours i made your recipe in the presure cooker and it was awesome and it was 6 times quicker Cheers

[@sandydogy]

Hey Craig a while ago a asked you to do a roast dinner video! well my girlfriend Rachel showed me says I need a little more patience but we got there in the end was great food! Keep the video's coming Craig!

[@NE_Ohio_Hiker]

your Kitchen videos rock.

[@jakeanddar]

Awesome video Craig boy would I love to come to your house for dinner some time. Now I looked at the time of the vid and said to myself 23 minutes,I'd don't know,but you know what,I'm glad I watched it all because it is one of your best cooking vids yet,you are right my friend,I do feel like saving a bit of money and buying one these pressure cookers,maybe for the wife eehh! well if I do I'll be sure to review this vid again to better understand it. Thanks and you take good care now,Later

[@bikerjohn]

Excellent Craig! I am out to buy a pressure cooker soon... How about trying your yeast manipulation skills with bread? Ever try making bread with a bread machine? Happy New Year and many happy returns!

[@fulldraws]

Well done Craig! I'll be using mine with some Venison cubes and veggies. You do very nice work even if you don't look like Alton Brown. :)

[@lovethepirk]

Nice Craig. Thanks again.... Why the headjack this time for audio? Also I have the same tripod for my little camera too, wraps around anything ;)

[@bearclawflowers]

GR8!!! vid. Couple of questions. I agree with you browning, sauteing veggies & meats? To elevate the two pans why wouldn't you not be able to brown and saute in the pressure cooker pan? Make it a one pot wonder dish & yes to cut down less dishes to wash is always great. Also, the spice containers those are pretty cool. Where did you purchase them? Thank-you, bearclawflowers

[@bearclawflowers]

Love tupperware!!! Since viewing your vid I have purchased a pressure cooker. Having way too much fun cooking up some fun. Your video helped with the purchase. : ) Now trying to find recipes, recipes and more recipes to cook in the pressure cooker. heheehehe!!! Take care, bearclawflowers

[@Buchoass]

I had to revisit for the ingredients. I'm making a stew now but, in my crockpot,, 4-5hrs but it's all i have.. CHEERS

[@rashou812]

All I was going to say was that I do the meat in the pot and brown it there... At the same time I add the other stuff to a pan.. cuts that time down some.. The meat can stay in the pot and you just add everything to it. snap the top on it and go... Nice work.. Some real home cooking .... RR eat your heart out!! None of that 30min meal stuff..

[@tuworlds]

great video.... you say alot of things that tells me you really know how to cook the proper way and not like those other so called cheif that normally whip up a meat dinner in 10minutes without a pressure cooker...... top video

[@JoeJaeger]

I prefer to saute my things in the pressure cooker. Saves time, and adds even more flavor.

[@ShannonAvalon]

Can smell it cooking from here!

[@acs197]

Good stuff Craig!

[@c_farther5208]

What kind of cooker are you using and how many quarts is it? I just don't get it, why don't people identify their cookers.

[@calvinpatterson5242]

yes, aluminum leaches with acidic like tomatos. stainless steal is best. i watched a vid that rated pressure cookers & concluded that the Fissler Vitaquick 8 quart is the BEST. I just ordered it & hope to try your recipe when i get it. Vhoice Blessings ! In Jesus, Calvin

[@rmorse21]

Craig, do you mind sharing your pressure cooker's brand and size? I'm about to buy my first, and there are a zillion different makes and models out there. Thanks!

[@romance698]

Dear Sir: You can do all that sautéing of the beef and everything else in the pressure cooker without the lid.

[@yeahyeah1821]

great, now im starving. where are the bloopers craig!?

[@metaspherz]

Stew dates to prehistoric times. In medieval times it's known as pottage or peasant stew. Tough cuts of meat were used since the wealthy prized the tender cuts. Their cooks claimed less desired cuts for themselves & their families. Toughest cuts & bones went to the dogs & swine. Peasants would wrestle the dregs from the dogs, add them to pots of roots & grains that they might've been feasting on for days. Hmmmm, I wonder if Dinty Moore got started that way? LOL!

[@doldbird1952]

YOUR THE BEST !!! LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS :)

[@BenReeves88]

hey craig an idea for another craigs kitchen would be bbq sauce...thanks craig cheers ben

[@BarryCompton]

Ok had to watch it again to catch the "hidden" home brew.. lol. 2 Questions and a comment after watching it again. 1) How long did it actually take of video shooting to get the finished 23 minute video? (my wife loves the bloopers you do). 2) How much is a lapel mic ? I really enjoy your videos. I have learned something from most of them... from brewing, to pressure cookers to swing sets that are a neighborhood danger lol. Keep it up!

[@RIHeron76]

Craig do you can your own food too? If you do, you should make video of that process.

[@BrassknuckleRide]

This was interesting! 5stars =) Good job! But i still like the beer vids a bit moore ; )

[@sandydogy]

Hi Craig feel alittle silly asking this as have little experience of cooking does sortay mean just brown the meet in a frying pan or cook it then add to the pressure cooker? can you cook meat raw in a pressure cooker to make a stew? Thanks Ian

[@stephaneouellette7943]

I need to try this recipe.

[@1989Goodspeed]

Ever heard of Sailor's Beef Stew? Nice video…. As always.

[@selti1]

Thanks very much for an excellent instruction!

[@guysovereign]

What is this great knife?

[@dewalphneal2811]

good video

[@Buchoass]

I like @ 19:30 you could see your reflection in the top. I use a crockpot but, it takes 5 hrs for my special chili. 30 minutes is way better. Great job on the video editing and the music is a nice touch too, awesome voice.(-:\> Would you drink wine or beer with that meal? ~CHEERS~ B.Champagne

[@TheVirginiaStew]

great job.

[@elliemae4525]

I'm one of those people. Headaches (actually Migraines) and Heart palpitations both. I can eat it but I get these symptoms when I eat foods that have large amounts of MSG in them. I'm a lot more careful about my intake than I used to be. But people are welcome to believe whatever they want, I just know for myself, It's better to be safe than sorry.

[@kissfxckbang]

hey craig, what's the title of the song towards the end? is it one of yours? i cant seem to find it on your site

[@sandydogy]

Hi Craig, I have just bought one today A Russell Hobs 4 litres pressure cooker on offer at a local Supermarket I paid 15 UK Pounds with a 10 year warranty which I think is a bargain

[@trishfitzpatrick2066]

Another, "BEHOLD MY GENIUS" videos only this time with a headset and wire flavor. Is this a Canadian idea?

[@kyral210]

Blind leading the blind special :D

[@Zagroseckt]

ok now i'm hungry.

[@sandydogy]

how long do you cook the beef for in the frying pan

[@innovision777]

Yes... your ever beating heart...

[@JBW886]

dam u! made me hungry watching this

[@Barb2189]

I have one that I can brow the neat cook t veggies and the pressure

[@johnberry08]

Great video. Thanks! :)

[@diklee3165]

what kind of knife is it?

[@Barb2189]

I love my pressure cooker

[@dicksmith8729]

Nice video - only one objection - There's a difference between "Any cut of cheap meat" and quality beef. I constantly try Walmart beef due to the cost, but just as constantly I am disappointed at the flavor... (None). Same cut of beef from Costco give you tremendous flavor to build the spices on...... Yes, both come out tender, but that's just one feature of a good stew - good flavored meat is another.

[@Bezgo59879]

Craig i do believe you may have stolen my family recipe for what we call "Mustgo Stew" , now at this point you might be wondering how when you have no ingredient list? well its simple because Mustgo stew well the recipe calls for any thing that MUST GO. I enjoyed your video and it has encouraged me to give it a go (i have been craving stew for some time)......THUMBS UP IF YOU TRIED TO SMELL IT WHEN HE TOOK THE LID OFF!!!

[@irodotos806ou]

nice

[@deelean]

Those sauces you added all have MSG in them !

[@jonn8ball]

bet you could sell them t-shitrts i would have 1 lol

[@madamebullard]

You're overcrowding your pan, Craig. If you'd put less in, you'd get the nice, deeply browned meat and veggies that you should have. Thanks for your video.

[@eastwind87]

@CraigTube Realistically, Worcestershire sauce definitely has MSG. Something as innocuous as a tomato has naturally existing MSG... It's not deadly. Asians have been ingesting it in the form of soy sauce for centuries.

[@jay_behr]

@CraigTube "Wooster" sauce is correct.

[@sandydogy]

I pronounce it wos tere shire lol Craig says wor char chester lol

[@mrios707]

That poor last pice of meat D:

[@FlashOhJoy]

The wires & mike are distracting... Why use another pan for browning the meat and sautéing the veggies? Who does your dishes? It looks good.... I can almost smell it!

[@AuroraSunset]

you sound like alex lifeson

[@FlashOhJoy]

Oh, forgot to say... we could do without the ads from Honda...

[@MetaView7]

a 23 min video? I would love to watch it... but...

[@bignewf76]

I wondering when you were gonna pull out the potatos!!!! no stew without potatoes!!!!!

[@elliemae4525]

Why not just replace the tomato and juice with a can of Tomato Soup and see if it's reminiscent of your Moms.

[@MrGameAndWatch00000]

m'kay

[@BarryCompton]

Ok I am disappointed. I do not see a home brew anywhere..

[@mommafletch]

Bogus!!! Everybody knows it's really pronounced, "Whoosh-chester-shire!" ha ha ha ha!

[@Eavind]

m'kay