Is it ok not to brown meat first? (slow cooker)

[Jennifer13]

It's okay to not brown the meat first, but I would only not brown if I was leaving it in for the longer suggested time on the recipe (usually there's a range 4-6 hrs, or whatever, so leave it for the 6 hrs). DTMS?

[feeb]

I have never browned meat and I have cooked beef, chicken and lamb in mine.

[~Kim~]

:yeahthat:
I rarely do either.

[Little Chicken]

Never do anymore, they still work out ok.

[Lisa]

I have never browned meat and my slow cooked meals have all been perfect. Enjoy your meal

[Rainbow_Mumma]

ive never browned the meat when using my slow cooker

[MrsB26]

another for the "i have never browned meat before putting it in the slow cooker club"

[LizLemon]

Ditto what everyone else has said - I never have. I always thought it was to seal in taste of the meat but it has always tasted great without browning.

[sconeonamission]

I've never browned the meat first. Why dirty another dish?