Is this normal...(first time using crock pot and making beef stew)?

I have two more hours to go for my beef stew and the lid is ratteling a bit I'm looking in and seeing lots of bubbles like dish washing bubbles.

I used about 2 cups of beef broth for about 2 lbs of meat and mixed vegetables.

Is this normal, too much liquid? & is it supposed to look like dish washing soap bubbles

Re: Is this normal...(first time using crock pot and making beef stew)?

The lid on mine rattles--I think there's just too much steam in there that's trying to escape.

Try not to remove the lid though, I think that screws up the temperature in there!

Re: Is this normal...(first time using crock pot and making beef stew)?

Mine does that. I agree not to remove the lid because the temperature changes.

Re: Is this normal...(first time using crock pot and making beef stew)?

you generally don't need a lot of liquid

but the bubbles and lid rattling are normal - its just the steam

don't take the top off, you'll lose about 20 min worth of time!

Re: Is this normal...(first time using crock pot and making beef stew)?

Thanks! Well had my first crock pot dish and it was pretty yummy. Next time I have to put less fluid, more salt and cook at less time. It wasn't overcooked but too cooked for my taste. I set it for 6 hours on high for 2 pounds of beef stew. I think next time 5 is enough, I think

Re: Is this normal...(first time using crock pot and making beef stew)?

Posted by adeline27

Thanks! Well had my first crock pot dish and it was pretty yummy. Next time I have to put less fluid, more salt and cook at less time. It wasn't overcooked but too cooked for my taste. I set it for 6 hours on high for 2 pounds of beef stew. I think next time 5 is enough, I think