accordingly. do not thaw. keep frozen until ready to cook. remove contents from box. carefully open bag with vegetables and remove 2 sauce pouches. return vegetables to freezer. place beef and sauce pouches under cold water to loosen film. open beef pouches and place beef in slow cooker. wash hands thoroughly after handling raw beef. open sauce pouches and add sauce and � cup water to the slow cooker. cook on low 8 hours or high for 6 hours. without stirring, add vegetables to the slow cooker for last hour of cook time. stir and serve. instructions based on 4-quart slow cooker. appliances vary; adjust cook time accordingly. do not 