JaneUK
Assistant Cook
Hello...my first post!
I just am using a new slow-cooker for the first time, but the booklet that came with it is pretty useless. I'm trying a beef stew and am wondering if I've got enough liquid. The slow-cooker is about 3/4 full with the usual stew ingredients. I put the amount of liquid in that the recipe calls for, but it still looks really dry. Will the liquid increase as the veggies and meat begin to cook down? Or should I add more liquid now?
The slow-cooker is a 3.5 litre size. The recipe calls for one 10.75 can of beef broth and an undrained can of tomatoes. Those are the only liquid ingredients. Right now, you can't even see the liquid..... I used a slow-cooker many years ago and it seems I remember that you were supposed to use quite a lot of liquid, but I may not be remembering correctly.
Thanks for any slow-cooker advice. Or cookbook recommendations?
I just am using a new slow-cooker for the first time, but the booklet that came with it is pretty useless. I'm trying a beef stew and am wondering if I've got enough liquid. The slow-cooker is about 3/4 full with the usual stew ingredients. I put the amount of liquid in that the recipe calls for, but it still looks really dry. Will the liquid increase as the veggies and meat begin to cook down? Or should I add more liquid now?
The slow-cooker is a 3.5 litre size. The recipe calls for one 10.75 can of beef broth and an undrained can of tomatoes. Those are the only liquid ingredients. Right now, you can't even see the liquid..... I used a slow-cooker many years ago and it seems I remember that you were supposed to use quite a lot of liquid, but I may not be remembering correctly.
Thanks for any slow-cooker advice. Or cookbook recommendations?