How long can you leave a casserole in a slow cooker?

Most appliances will automatically shut off after 20 or so hours on this setting, but you shouldn't leave food in a slow cooker for an extended length of time. The general rule of thumb is that 2-4 hours is the maximum length of time you can leave food in a slow cooker on warm.

Does cooking meat longer in a crock pot make it more tender?

Your meat will be juicier and more tender The longer cooking time and the low heat complement each other perfectly. As a result, even though the meat is cooked for far longer, it doesn't dry out because the temperature is low. As a result, this is the best way to retain all the natural juices of the meat.

Should you cook onions before putting in crockpot?

It can be nice to cook the onions beforehand , as the flavour is different to when you put them in raw, but experiment both ways as you may find you prefer one. It can also be good to brown meat to give it some colour, but again, this is not essential.

How long does it take onions to get soft in crock pot?

If you're around while the onions are cooking, stir them occasionally — this will help them cook more evenly, but isn't strictly necessary. After 10 hours , the onions will be golden-brown and soft, and they will have released a lot of liquid.

Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low?

Low: 7-8 hours to reach the simmer point. High: 3-4 hours to reach the simmer point.

Is it safe to leave a crockpot on low overnight?

Is it safe to leave a slow cooker on for 12 hours? Yes, you can use your slow cooker for longer than eight hours, as long as you keep an eye on it . Many slow cookers do have an automatic shutoff after 24 hours.

Can I leave a slow cooker on for 12 hours?

People do this all the time, but many aren't truly confident that it's 100 percent safe — I, for one, am one of those people. So I did a little digging to get the hard facts. The truth is, yes, leaving the slow cooker on and going about your day is safe, as long as you are using the appliance properly.

Can you keep a casserole warm in a slow cooker?

Slow Cooker or Chafing Dishes For hot vegetables, sauces, stews, and soups, a slow cooker or chafing dish may be used on the low setting to keep the food warm . Similar to an oven, if you plan to store foods for longer than an hour, you may notice a change in texture or taste.

Can something be in the slow cooker too long?

Can you overcook something in a slow cooker? Slow cookers are specially designed to cook food for long periods of time, but yes, you can still overcook in a slow cooker if something is left on the wrong setting for longer than it's supposed to be .

How long can I leave chicken in the crockpot on low?

Cook bone-in chicken breasts in slow cooker on LOW for 2-3 hours or HIGH for 1-2 hours. Bone-in chicken is less likely to dry out than boneless, so you have the flexibility to cook the chicken on high. Based on medium bone-in chicken breast with a weight of 11 ounces.

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If you love a unique recipe that will knock your socks off, do I have a treat for you! This Crock Pot French Onion Beef Casserole is ah-mazing and like nothing I have made before!

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Aunt Lou here.

As you all know, I am quite the picky eater. Being that I am half of the team that makes up a wide variety of recipes for you guys, that can be tricky. Any picky eaters out there that live in a family that is not? There are a bunch of recipes I have made now that I absolutely love and would have been too scared to try before. So from one picky eater to another, give this Crock Pot French Onion Beef Casserole from Gooseberry Patch’s Slow Cooker to the Rescuea try! Oh. My. Yum.

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Ingredients forCrock Pot French Onion Beef Casserole

1 lb beef round steak, cut into 6 pieces
8 oz pkg white mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
10.75 oz can French onion soup
6.25 oz herb stuffing mix
1/4 cup butter, melted
8 oz pkg shredded mozzarella cheese
water

How to MakeCrock Pot French Onion Beef Casserole

Place half of your beef in the bottom of your 6-quart crock pot (I used Cera, my6 Quart Crock Pot with Ceramic Coated Pot) and top with half of your mushrooms and half of your onion, repeat layer
Pour your soup on top of everything
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours
Put your stuffing mix in a bowl, top with your melted butter and 1/2 cup of liquid from your crock pot and toss (if you do not have enough liquid in your crock pot for 1/2 cup, add water to the liquid to make it a full 1/2 cup)
Pour your stuffing across the top of your beef and cover and cook on high for about 10 minutes
Spread your shredded cheese over the top of your stuffing and cover again and cook on high until your cheese is melted

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Recipe Notes

The recipe called for 1/2 cup of liquid to be taken from the crock pot after cooking, I had a hard time getting 1/2 cup. So if you have the same thing happen to you, feel free to use a little bit of water to make sure that your stuffing is nice and coated and becomes fluffy after cooking.
This may seem like a weird combination of flavors, but I beg of you…give it a try! You’re gonna love it!

Crock Pot French Onion Beef Casserole

This Crock Pot French Onion Beef Casserole from Gooseberry Patch’s Slow Cooker to the Rescue is ah-mazing!

5 from 7 votes

Ingredients

1 lb beef round steak cut into 6 pieces
8 oz pkg white mushrooms sliced
1 small onion sliced
10.75 oz can French onion soup
6.25 oz herb stuffing mix
1/4 cup butter melted
8 oz pkg shredded mozzarella cheese
water

Instructions

Place half of your beef in the bottom of your 6-quart crock pot (I used Cera, my 6 Quart Crock Pot with Ceramic Coated Pot) and top with half of your mushrooms and half of your onion, repeat layer
Pour your soup on top of everything
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours
Put your stuffing mix in a bowl, top with your melted butter and 1/2 cup of liquid from your crock pot and toss (if you do not have enough liquid in your crock pot for 1/2 cup, add water to the liquid to make it a full 1/2 cup)
Pour your stuffing across the top of your beef and cover and cook on high for about 10 minutes
Spread your shredded cheese over the top of your stuffing and cover again and cook on high until your cheese is melted

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Adrea says
July 8, 2020 at 10:15 pm

I was unable to find canned onion soup – would it be best to substitute with Beef Broth, or could I use an onion soup packet + water?
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- Aunt Lou says
  July 14, 2020 at 9:05 pm
  
  Oh no Adrea! I haven’t tried this with the substitutions you are asking about. If I did, I would probably use the onion soup packet and beef broth. If you give it a try, let me know how it turns out!
- Adrea says
  July 16, 2020 at 9:20 pm
  
  I ended up using beef broth and 1/2 a packet of dry onion soup mix. Tasted great, I’m sure it was close to the canned onion soup.
  There was quite a bit of liquid after I removed the amount to add to the stuffing. I added some cornstarch to thicken it and make a gravy. Worked well!
David says
August 22, 2019 at 9:17 pm

Absolutely amazing flavor. However i did substitute a liquid French onion soup. The 3 cups of water from that gave the meat plenty of water to cook in and use for the stuffing.
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- Aunt Lou says
  August 29, 2019 at 9:46 am
  
  I’m so glad you enjoyed it David!
Jordan says
April 6, 2017 at 6:29 pm

Is there anyway i can get this converted to a instant pot/ Pressure Cooker Recipe ? I want this for dinner but i don’t want to wait 8 hours !! lol 🙂
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Tina says
March 7, 2017 at 7:55 am

Do you know how you would change the recipe for an instant pot?
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- Cris says
  March 7, 2017 at 8:59 pm
  
  Hi Tina-
  We haven’t tried it in the Instant Pot yet, so we can’t really say until we try it. If you do, we’d love to know how it went!
- Jordan says
  April 6, 2017 at 6:39 pm
  
  did you ever figure out how to cook this in the pressure cooker/ instant pot ?
Pat Cody says
January 17, 2017 at 5:45 pm

If I divide one pound of meat into 6 pieces, it’s still 1/6th of a pound and there is no way this is going to make 6 servings in my house. It sounds delicious but I’m thinking 3-4 servings at most, more like 2 at my house. 🙂
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- Aunt Lou says
  January 20, 2017 at 11:29 am
  
  Hi Pat!
  I think the recipe said 4-6 servings because of all of the other things in the recipe. Even with Michael eating large portions, we had enough for two meals, but portions are always up for interpretation. Hope you guys enjoy this as much as we did!
  Aunt Lou
Debby says
January 16, 2017 at 2:23 pm

Hi! What kind of herb stuffing mix are you talking about…the instant kind with poultry seasoning?
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- Aunt Lou says
  January 16, 2017 at 2:35 pm
  
  Hi Debby!
  Yes, Stove Top (or the generic version) stuffing is what I am talking about. The kind the recipe said to use was the herb flavored. The kind I found was savory herb. I haven’t tried it with a different kind, but my guess is that you could use the chicken flavored if you can’t find the herb flavored. Enjoy!
  Aunt Lou

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