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If you don't have a freezer, the best slow cooker size has to be a 1.5-quart vessel. This size will provide food for 2-3 meals, depending on how large you like your portions. While you can make smaller food portions that fit in your fridge, you may need to adjust some ingredient quantities, especially with canned goods.
1 Layer carrots, celery, potatoes and onions in the bottom of the slow cooker bowl. 2  Then top with beef, bay leaf and black peppercorns. 3  Stir in the stock, tomatoes, tomato paste and thyme. 4  Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 3-4 hours on HIGH or 7-8 hours on LOW.ethod (Serves 6). 1  Pre-heat the slow cooker on HIGH for 20 minutes. 2  Meanwhile, in a large frypan, heat the olive oil and brown the beef in small batches over high heat for a couple of minutes. 3  Layer carrots, celery, potatoes and onions in the bottom of the slow cooker bowl.