Description
Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan is a hearty comfort dish featuring tender beef, vegetables, and a rich gravy served over toasted bread.
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Gravy:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Vegetables:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 4 slices of bread (for serving)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef pieces with salt and pepper, then brown them in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
- Prepare the Gravy: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the thyme, rosemary, and additional salt and pepper to the broth mixture. Pour this over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Add Vegetables: Add the potatoes and baby carrots to the slow cooker, stirring gently to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Serve: When ready to serve, toast the bread slices until golden brown. Serve the beef and vegetables over the toasted bread, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker gravy, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Substitute the beef with chicken thighs for a lighter version, adjusting the cooking time to 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
