I just picked up my new Presto 4 qt stainless steel PC yesterday!! I followed the directions for beef stew in the accompanying recipe booklet- against my better judgement. It said to cook the beef for 8 minutes- cool immediately- cook potatoes and veggies for 3 minutes- instant cool down. I just knew that wouldn't be long enough because my old PC took forever. Boy was I wrong! It was wonderful. Can't wait to use it again. Looking for recipes and ideas now.