Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan Recipe
This Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan recipe is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender beef chuck roast cooked in a savory gravy, served over bread and mashed potatoes.
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-10 hours
- Total Time: 4-10 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Beef:
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Gravy:
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
For Serving:
- 8 slices of white bread or Texas toast
- 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
- Prepare the Beef: Pat beef dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet until browned, then transfer to slow cooker.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Cook onions in the skillet, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Deglaze and Combine: Deglaze the skillet with beef broth, then add Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Cook Slowly: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender.
- Thicken Gravy: Remove beef, thicken cooking liquid with cornstarch mixture, and cook until thickened.
- Serve: Toast bread, then assemble each serving with bread, beef, gravy, and mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan, Beef Chuck Roast, Comfort Food Recipe