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Hello! I'm DE and you'll learn I'm sweet and innocent... Everyone will tell you that. The last time I used a pressure cooker was about 20 years ago. All I can remember about it is be careful opening it. If it hasn't released all the steam, it can explode when you open it. I hope you get it figured out. Beef stew sounds good.

Did you get a manual when you first bought the instant pot? Maybe you could follow the instructions. You could also try to learn how to use instant pot from Youtube. I have never used that before and can't help much. Anyway, do update us once you get your cooking done

We have been using pressure cookers for years but I am not familiar with instant pot

I usually go to the instant pot website for ideas, you should try that site. There are a few members here who use an instant pot, @NJChicca excels at using hers and is a great go-to person I find as she is so helpful and knowledgeable on the pots.

Never used those

Directly use it for any food that you wish to make it soften. Water will not a good test. if you worry to ruin your beef, then can use it for potato or carrot. If potatoes are over cooked, you can always make it into mashed potato

It has been years since I used one.

Follow instructions to the letter. My cousin opened the cover too soon and the beef flew up to the ceiling, Good thing he wasn't hit.

hahaha when it comes ti cooking sorry dear I don't have any suggestion hahaha ...just cook then offer me to eat haha. Thanks

Oh I am so glad you finally get one of these.. Yes..I have one..I tried all different sizes but in the end, I kept the smallest one. It is only myself and grown son here so it is big enough. I make all kinds of stuff in it, from curry to spaghetti to rice to potato..anything at all! My favorite is easiest. I put browned ground beef, then spaghetti sauce, then add the spaghetti noodles and cook that all at once for around 15 minutes on the high pressure..yes you can add all together. And it is done in 15 minutes..so good.

I have a pressure cooker, I received it 50 years ago when I got married and I think it's 45 years that I do not use it anymore. I did not buy an instant pot and I am not going to buy one.

It is not hard to learn to use it and the food always comes out good. Here is a link that shows you how to do it,

see the guide to relieve your feelings.

where is the photo? how much it was? Where did you bought it?

Good luck! Though we have a pressure cooker at home, i never touched it. so can’t give you any tips at all.

I hear good things about instapot but I don't have one myself. I'm sure it will make your beef mechado quickly

Good luck with it. You will learn in no time. I prefer my state of the art appliances. They cook beautifully.

I've never had an instant pot. I hope you figure out how to use it safely.

I bought one two months ago and it's very daunting at first. I watched a lot of videos and now I feel somewhat relaxed using it. Just like you, I also boiled water to begin with. This is a good video that taught me a lot.

Ok dear. No idea. We don't have it at our place. You can search on net or look at the manual given to you. All the best