My slow cooker that sears meat is a very old Hamilton Beach that they don't make anymore. GreenPan makes several slow cookers that allow you to sear directly, THEN slow cook - which is SUCH a great feature! Here are a few that I found on Amazon in various price ranges (from $99 - $200): GreenPan Elite 8 - in -1 Programmable 6QT Electric Slow Cooker: amzn.to/4e9UcNn GreenPan 6.5QT Multi-Cooker Skillet Grill & Slow Cooker: amzn.to/4fs8xpy Hamilton Beach 9-in-1 Digital Programmable Slow Cooker: amzn.to/3Yvx3PW
@@KETOover50 it should be noted, the Instant Pots all come with a slow cook + a sauté mode, but my one attempt at a pot roast was disappointing. At the moment, I sear meat in the IP since it’s stainless, and Tall. If I ever get one of those skillet “collars” made of silicone, I would use my 12” carbon steel skillet, as it gets blazing hot, which doesn’t (safely) happen in my Blue Diamond skillets nor (by programming) the sauté in the IP.
The Good News (until we learn any Bad news!) is that regular old crock pots can use a heat proof liner (which I would not directly place a newly seared roast into). The liners can be lifted out and directly placed into a bowl to refrigerate for later. The crock gets Zero stain, and washes out easily.
@@ArtistInNewHampshire I definitely have an Instant Pot on my wish list, but I have no place to put it! I'm a fan of ALL kitchen gadgets and think having a pressure cooker would be fun. I want to make Lamb Curry in one. yum!
I was hesitant to consider a stew with both meatballs & chicken, it seemed unusual to me, but seeing your combination made sense, and looked delicious! I think I would use part ground lamb with the meatballs to add a bit of even further richness, and that recipe looks actually incredible! Fairly simple, too! Thanks so much!
If you try it with lamb, let me know how that works. I think it might be too much, as lamb has such a dominant flavor. I love this with the ground beef, as it absorbs the flavors of the mushrooms, onions, and paprika. I have a great grilled lamb chop recipe that includes Basil, Cinnamon, Curry, and Dill. Cinnamon, when not sweetened, adds such a unique flavor.
What brand & model. Is the slow cooker? Thanks!,
My slow cooker that sears meat is a very old Hamilton Beach that they don't make anymore. GreenPan makes several slow cookers that allow you to sear directly, THEN slow cook - which is SUCH a great feature! Here are a few that I found on Amazon in various price ranges (from $99 - $200):
GreenPan Elite 8 - in -1 Programmable 6QT Electric Slow Cooker: amzn.to/4e9UcNn
GreenPan 6.5QT Multi-Cooker Skillet Grill & Slow Cooker: amzn.to/4fs8xpy
Hamilton Beach 9-in-1 Digital Programmable Slow Cooker:
amzn.to/3Yvx3PW
@@KETOover50 thanks so much!
@@KETOover50 it should be noted, the Instant Pots all come with a slow cook + a sauté mode, but my one attempt at a pot roast was disappointing. At the moment, I sear meat in the IP since it’s stainless, and Tall. If I ever get one of those skillet “collars” made of silicone, I would use my 12” carbon steel skillet, as it gets blazing hot, which doesn’t (safely) happen in my Blue Diamond skillets nor (by programming) the sauté in the IP.
The Good News (until we learn any Bad news!) is that regular old crock pots can use a heat proof liner (which I would not directly place a newly seared roast into). The liners can be lifted out and directly placed into a bowl to refrigerate for later. The crock gets Zero stain, and washes out easily.
@@ArtistInNewHampshire I definitely have an Instant Pot on my wish list, but I have no place to put it! I'm a fan of ALL kitchen gadgets and think having a pressure cooker would be fun. I want to make Lamb Curry in one. yum!
looks tasty
It's the tastiest! Super Yummy.
I was hesitant to consider a stew with both meatballs & chicken, it seemed unusual to me, but seeing your combination made sense, and looked delicious! I think I would use part ground lamb with the meatballs to add a bit of even further richness, and that recipe looks actually incredible! Fairly simple, too! Thanks so much!
If you try it with lamb, let me know how that works. I think it might be too much, as lamb has such a dominant flavor. I love this with the ground beef, as it absorbs the flavors of the mushrooms, onions, and paprika. I have a great grilled lamb chop recipe that includes Basil, Cinnamon, Curry, and Dill. Cinnamon, when not sweetened, adds such a unique flavor.