Here's What I Had For Dinner - Part III - Don't quote pics!

Tigerandahalf · 28-11-2016 6:57pm

Alf Stewart. wrote: »

Just stewing beef.

Have you been Browning your beef before putting it in the SC?

I have but these slow cooker recipes are meant to be easy peasy!

Then you also have the issue of thickening the broth.

I have just found that the effort doesn't match the end product. Just of of those that hasn't worked for me.

I haven't used paprika before though.

Alf Stewart. · 28-11-2016 6:59pm

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

I have but these slow cooker recipes are meant to be easy peasy!

Then you also have the issue of thickening the broth.

I have just found that the effort doesn't match the end product. Just of of those that hasn't worked for me.

I haven't used paprika before though.

Try doing that stew I posted

Do it in the exact steps I posted, (giving it a Good mix up before switching it on so everything is mixed together real good)

Let me know what you think

Tigerandahalf · 28-11-2016 7:27pm

Alf Stewart. wrote: »

Try doing that stew I posted

Do it in the exact steps I posted, (giving it a Good mix up before switching it on so everything is mixed together real good)

Let me know what you think

What setting do you use on the slow cooker. Low, medium or high? I'd imagine only 8 hrs would require medium or high. I found if you used high the contents were nearly boiling losing its flavour in the process.

marklazarcovic · 28-11-2016 8:00pm

8 hrs is low heat,4hrs high heat, once in dont take lid off till done,over 8 hours on low is fine too, you can use a cornflour mix to thicken,either at the beginning or half hour from the end,mix it with a few drops of water and stir in

marklazarcovic · 28-11-2016 8:02pm

honestly,its the easiest and tastiest way to make beef stew imo,in the slow cooker,i dont use paprika myself,but method is much the same as one posted above

cefh17 · 28-11-2016 11:38pm

Some slow cookers like mine have a removable saucer that you can brown the beef in which helps add that extra bit of flavour. Though I like to add the carrots and potatoes around half way through personally so they have a little bit of texture left. Check out the sticky for slow cooking recipes, you're bound to find something you like!

Grandeeod · 29-11-2016 12:01am

Ah lads, the slow cooker has its moments but for a stew or casserole, its a pot or dish, on the hob or in the oven. Sorry. Had to say it.:D

cefh17 · 29-11-2016 12:08am

Grandeeod wrote: »

Ah lads, the slow cooker has its moments but for a stew or casserole, its a pot or dish, on the hob or in the oven. Sorry. Had to say it.:D

Ah I think for a stew or casserole you can lob in there and come back to after work it does serve a purpose

Shenshen · 29-11-2016 12:53pm

We had burritos with black bean stew on Sunday night, with homemade guacamole and tomato salsa on the side.

I had some stew left over, so turned the rest into black bean burgers for tea yesterday, and made a side of sweet potato chips. And damn tasty it was, too.

marklazarcovic · 29-11-2016 5:47pm

cod fish cakes from aldi,goose fat air fried chips ,and petis pois .. or fish n chips

BuffyBot · 29-11-2016 6:39pm

Won't win any plating prizes, but tasty nonetheless.

Toasted baguette with cream cheese, kiln roasted salmon from Aldi, and some quick pickle cucumber I lashed together.

Mystery Egg · 29-11-2016 9:40pm

Shredded pork burritos last night.

Roast chicken, mash, carrots and gravy tonight.

It's the husband's birthday tomorrow so heading out for a late boozy lunch at a nice fish restaurant.

We both have the day off!

RentDayBlues · 29-11-2016 9:42pm

Chicken and mixed bean stew, nice and tasty

Grandeeod · 30-11-2016 1:12am

I went really down market today for all the family. We dined in a McDonalds! Did some Christmas shopping and then it was a case of, I am not cooking tonight!

No photo required!

Shenshen · 30-11-2016 11:55am

I was working very late yesterday (and again today), so I had a pre-prepared dinner. Imam bayildi (slow-stewed aubergine with peppers, tomatoes and spices) with feta and olives, with some bread and houmous with sundried tomatoes on the side.
Very, very tasty, and just the thing to fill you up but not slow you down.

Mystery Egg · 30-11-2016 12:21pm

Grandeeod wrote: »

I went really down market today for all the family. We dined in a McDonalds! Did some Christmas shopping and then it was a case of, I am not cooking tonight!

No photo required!

I love a cheeky McDo's. :-)

Miaireland · 30-11-2016 12:24pm

I had fresh plaice last nighy with homemade fries, Tartare sauce and salad. I don't know why but I really have gone off fish in the last couple of years. I used to eat it nearly everyday. The fish was perfect last night but could only make myself eat a small amount.

Alf Stewart. · 30-11-2016 8:38pm

Stir fried some jumbo prawn with broccoli, peppers, onio
n, and some (pretty much my staple base) garlic, ginger, onion and scallion

Add in some egg noodles.

Stir fry.

Splash of dark soy sauce.

Tbsp of honey.

Good sprinkle of Thai 7 spice. I throw in a bit of chopped chilli, but that's optional.

pew · 30-11-2016 9:57pm

Veg curry, egg fried rice and spring rolls.

All homemade.

Mystery Egg · 01-12-2016 11:03am

Special birthday lunch yesterday for the husband. He had scallops followed by monkfish while I had brisket croquettes followed by hake. We also enjoyed a bottle of Prosecco and a little shot of whiskey afterwards. Dinner was a chaurcuterie board in the pub with some craft beers later that night. :-)

Grandeeod · 01-12-2016 10:06pm

Mystery Egg wrote: »

Special birthday lunch yesterday for the husband. He had scallops followed by monkfish while I had brisket croquettes followed by hake. We also enjoyed a bottle of Prosecco and a little shot of whiskey afterwards. Dinner was a chaurcuterie board in the pub with some craft beers later that night. :-)

Now you're talkin!

BuffyBot · 03-12-2016 3:07pm

Aldi's parsnip/carrot and goat cheese vegetarian bake from their frozen Christmas food range with stuffing (Lidl's Deluxe Wild Sage and Red Onion), goose fat roasties and onion gravy.

Alf Stewart. · 03-12-2016 6:50pm

On a dark damp evening like that, there's only one dish for it.

Chilli with red pepper, and kidney beans, served with baked potatoes, sprinkled with grated cheese and nachos on the side.

Kids loved it too.

Harry Palmr · 03-12-2016 7:18pm

Old stand by (at this stage) Sausage roll with something green (Kale)

Grandeeod · 03-12-2016 11:07pm

That's a posh Sausage roll.:D

_Jamie_ · 04-12-2016 5:34pm

Mackerel oven-baked in foil with a smidge of lemon juice. Served with little roast spudies and leaves dressed with a dressing made with lemon juice, garlic mayo and a little of the liquid that came off the mackerel in the oven. Also a little dollop of leftover garlic chilli sauce from Friday evening's chipper dinner. :P

vicwatson · 05-12-2016 9:32pm

Homemade Beef Burger, mashed potatoes, turnip, carrot, brussel sprouts, cabbage, long stem broccoli and gravy....aah v nice

Shenshen · 07-12-2016 11:45am

Lousy weather, so I made a pot of minestrone to warm us up. With some of Lidl's baguette on the side, it was just the thing.

And I've got a little left over for my lunch today.

Grandeeod · 07-12-2016 9:08pm

I've just finished a pre-christmas clear out of the freezer! I went for a mega mixed grill!

The plate- Homemade burger with an egg on top. A Chicken fillet. Sausages. Bacon. Onion rings and some grilled tomatoe. Oh..I had chips with that too!

Four Phucs Ache · 07-12-2016 10:00pm

Tonight I had a mountain of mash and petit pois, squeezed on some salad cream, mashed it all together and stuck 6 sausages into it.

It's all gone now.

BuffyBot · 07-12-2016 10:05pm

After a busy and crappy day, it was warm pittas filled with rocket and king prawns in a quickly whipped up spicy cocktail sauce.

Quick, easy and oh so delicious!

tickingclock · 07-12-2016 11:04pm

Chicken fajjitas with wholemeal wraps and potatoe wedges. Lashings of cheese, salsa and creme fraiche on top!

Alf Stewart. · 08-12-2016 8:27am

Spaghetti and meatballs.

Was good stuff.

Stir fried noodles with turkey tonight.

Miaireland · 08-12-2016 12:14pm

Last night was a chicken satay, rice and some excellent naan bread from M&S.

Dizzyblonde · 08-12-2016 1:43pm

Aldi spatchcocked chicken with mash, peas and gravy.

Alf Stewart. · 08-12-2016 7:38pm

Alf Stewart. wrote: »

Spaghetti and meatballs.

Was good stuff.

Stir fried noodles with turkey tonight.

Here.

And tofu stir fry with noodles for veggie Mrs Stewart

Tilly · 08-12-2016 7:47pm

Mams stew.

Grandeeod · 08-12-2016 7:51pm

And with some bainne too! Looks just like my stew. Can't beat it!

Mystery Egg · 09-12-2016 3:11am

Lads I'm in China. The food is pretty amazing. Some of it - scary! I'm giving everything a try.

I can't attach photos but I'll do a bumper post when I get home!

Alf Stewart. · 09-12-2016 8:55am

Mystery Egg wrote: »

Lads I'm in China. The food is pretty amazing. Some of it - scary! I'm giving everything a try.

I can't attach photos but I'll do a bumper post when I get home!

I am headed over in Jan for five days for a trade show, we will be staying in Shenzen/HK.

I have been in Hong Kong a few times, but usually on my way to Oz, I've only been to Beijing before, which (apparently) is fairly westernized with regards its cuisine, so am looking very forward to the culinary delights that awaits me in Shenzhen.:)

Gloomtastic! · 09-12-2016 10:25am

^ Planning slow-cooker belly pork with fried rice for dinner tonight so I'm with you in spirit.

It's been marinating since this time yesterday and I'm drooling already with the thought of it!

Tilly · 09-12-2016 8:51pm

Dinner of champions. Nachos and cider

Dizzyblonde · 09-12-2016 11:33pm

Cottage pie with broccoli and cauliflower here tonight.

Alf Stewart. · 11-12-2016 1:37pm

Cheesey baked Enchiladas with chicken, onion, peppers, jalapenos, pinto and kidney beans, served with some refried beans on the side (I won't even say what my wife said they looked like.

)

cefh17 · 11-12-2016 2:34pm

You know how they say you are what you eat? I am become smash burger..

(Hope it's not a massive pic, posting from mobile..)

cefh17 · 11-12-2016 5:38pm

Today's was a roast chicken with the lot, first time making Yorkshire puddings (wanted to try the kmix I got in the sales

) and they were lovely. Nicest dinner in a while!

BuffyBot · 11-12-2016 9:33pm

Pre-Christmas freezer clear yesterday resulted in some diced lamb. That went into a lamb stew, which was delicious when eaten today.

And there's enough left for tomorrow's lunch. I'm not unhappy about that fact :P

Grandeeod · 11-12-2016 9:37pm

BuffyBot wrote: »

Pre-Christmas freezer clear yesterday resulted in some diced lamb. That went into a lamb stew, which was delicious when eaten today.

And there's enough left for tomorrow's lunch. I'm not unhappy about that fact :P

Cannot beat a pre Christmas freezer clear out. Always offers up a few gems.:D

Alf Stewart. · 12-12-2016 12:27am

This will do me and my other carnivores for the next few days.

It's obviously a favourite of the kids.....

They asked for it!

miamee · 12-12-2016 10:10am

Had a nice beef stew last night that I made in the slow cooker - just getting to grips with that, my first real effort with it. It was delicious and there was enough left over for today too - yum!

Dessert was baked pear halves with honey, nuts, cinnamon served with natural greek yogurt and a blob of cream cos there was bit left over from the mince pies and Irish coffees the previous day :pac:

Here's What I Had For Dinner - Part III - Don't quote pics!

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