Lift the lid only when it's time to check for doneness or if stirring is recommended.
Fresh vegetables tend to cook more slowly than meat.
Slow cooking is becoming a fast favorite for busy cooks. If you cook the vegetables at the same time, you've got a complete meal like Mediterranean Beef Pot Roast and Vegetables. A boneless beef pot roast slow-cooks with garlic, rosemary, red wine, potatoes and carrots. The very flavorful cooking liquid can be made into a quick gravy. Just add some crusty bread to round out the meal.