Stew in slow cooker

Trazy

Following tips I have seen on here I have made a stew (with lentils to bulk it out).
It fills my 3.5l slow cooker completely and I would like to know whether it would be better cooked on high or medium.
thanks

Pollycat

Hi Trazy

The instruction leaflet on my big Morphy Richards one says the 6.5L has a MAXIMUM working capacity of 4.5L/8 pints, the 3.5L has working capacity of 2.5L/4.5 pints so it sounds like they are not designed to be filled to the top.

Maybe other members can give more advice on filling slow cookers completely.

sooty&sweep

Hi

What sort of meat have you put in the stew and how many hours time do you need it ready in ?

I'd suggest putting it on high initially to get it going and then turn it down

Trazy

Hi Pollycat, sounds like i have boobed and overfilled it. Dont know whether to risk it or try and fish some out. What would you suggest please?

Sooty&Sweep, doesnt really matter when its ready i just want the best temp to make the meat (lean steak) nice and tender. Have started it on high and will turn it to medium b4 i go out in an hour or so.

Thanks for your help:T
Trazy