@jakedduck1 It probably was too full and too much liquid. Slow cookers should be half full (3/4 at most) with just a minimum of liquid (as the meat/veggies cook they add liquid to the pot). It might be worth trying again, Jake, in that you can make food that is low in salt and have veggies with it. Just don't fill it so full next time. You can also get cooking bags to use in an oven. They have directions on the box. You can make a smaller amount of food and have more variety. Once again you can control the salt, use seasonings and add veggies. (If you are using beef, still a good idea to brown it first.)