Slow Cooker

[Roopoo]

I want to buy a slow cooker.
But im rubbish at cooking.
Money is tight
Any suggestions for recipes and timings?
Any help much appreciated

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There are quite a few threads about slowcookers on MN with some excellent recipes and advice thrown in.I have two of them and they are a god send.You really don't need to be good at cooking to knock something half decent up!
Also they are ideal for cheaper cuts of meat which benefit from longer cooking.
I make stews alot of the time and just cover the meat and root veg with stock or guinness/beer.It takes about 6 hours on the low setting and I often add dumplings for the last hour.

Thanks.
Im wanting to make stews really I think.
Do I just bung all ingredients in and leave to cook?
Is it necessary to brown mince and chicken before using them?

I've recently bought a slow cooker and I love it. If I'm making a stew I'll cut all the veg up the night before and put it all in the pot, then in the morning add the meat/stock switch on and when I come home from work its done. I'm out of the house for at least 10 hours so I leave it on low. I've also done bolognaise, lamb keema, a whole chicken, stock and various soups. Use less liquid than you would when cooking on the hob as the sauce doesn't reduce. I add some gravy powder or cornflour if I want a thicker gravy. Good luck.