These are for the crockpot. I use the McCormick packet for the chili and the beef stew. Also add a bag of frozen corn and a bag of frozen green beans. I tweak it a little and use a bag of baby carrots, a bag of baby red potatoes and definitely more celery then it says. I prep them the night before in the crock and put in the fridge, then just start it in the morning and I always do low for the max amount of time the recipe says. Don’t forget the crockpot liners!!