Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes2 medium onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg3/4 cup apricot nectar3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons molasses1 teaspoon brown sugar1 teaspoon cornstarch1 tablespoon waterHot cooked rice or noodles
Preparation
In a pressure cooker, brown beef, onions and garlic in oil over medium heat. Stir in salt, ginger, pepper and nutmeg. Combine the apricot nectar, soy sauce, molasses and brown sugar; pour over meat. Close cover securely; place pressure regulator on vent pipe.
Bring cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 20 minutes. (Pressure regulator should maintain a slow steady rocking motion; adjust heat if needed.) Remove from the heat; allow pressure to drop on it’s own.
Remove meat with a slotted spoon. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually add to pan drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in meat and serve over rice.
