I substituted a two chopped onions and a few minced garlic cloves for the powders. After the 8 hours, I strained the sauce and discarded the fat. I removed the fat from the shredded beef and added another bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's. It was wonderful. I use a Foodsaver vacuum sealer, so I froze some and sealed it (I was stockpiling for after our baby was born.) I reheated it in the bag in a pot of boiling water. Husband and I both loved it!

Reviewed On: Oct. 18, 2005

I made a double batch of this the first time. I am expecting our first baby, so I wanted to put some meals in the freezer. I split it and froze it in two separate foodsaver bags to make reheating in boiling water easy. We had it last night. It's FABULOUS. Since I made a double batch, I took some suggestions from previous reviewers. I added a package of onion soup mix, some garlic and two jars of mushrooms. I also browned the meat before flinging it in the slow cooker. I cooked it on low for 8 hours. It reheats beautifully. We weren't sure about the cream cheese, but it really is quite good! Try this one with no reservations. Will make over and over again (I'm going to make a lot since I have a huge slow cooker.)

Reviewed On: Sep. 30, 2005

Great to have ready to go in oven in advance. My husband and I love this garlicky dish!

Reviewed On: Mar. 28, 2004