I use mine with a domed lid to do a massive stir fry. I brown my meat in a little oil and then throw in all my vegetables sliced thin, carrots, celery, baby bok choy if I have it, mushrooms, green onions, broccoli, cauliflower etc. I put in the slow cooking vegetables first and then throw in the mushrooms and green onions etc. I use a oxo flavor package in the water that is produced ( I drain a little) and mix in a bit of cornstarch then pour it back in and stir everything a bit to coat with the thicken liquid and serve with rice.