Finally got a Slow Cooker

[hightara]

you'd think with a family as big as ours I would have got one sooner.

But on my two attempts, I have failed miserably

Irish Stew, cooked on slow overnight, the spuds/carrots where hard as the hobs of hell  though the braising steak was lovely and tender

Goulash, twas a lovely consistency but I spilt too many chilies in it ( I know goulash isnt made with chilies, but I wanted a little extra kick).

So what I would love is could you share some recipes with me and some tips please

I have this model  6 litre

[mouse4702]

Tara, if your efforts lack a certain "je ne sais quoi", I find a teaspoon of mustard, and/or a slosh of tomato puree will liven it up. Some recipes may even benefit from a teaspoon of sugar. If it's too sloppy, stir in some flour or even instant mash powder.

[dairyview123]

One of our fave's is new potato's with skins left on, cut in half if on the bigger size, packs 10 frankfurters cut into 1" slices, low heat,lid on no wet stuff, do not take lid off for at least 6-8 hours when you eat it! if you are lucky some of the bottom layer will have caught and are sticky and syrupy,........mmmmmmm if you like smoked flavour food.