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Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan

Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan
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Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan is a comforting and flavorful slow-cooked dish combining tender beef chuck roast, savory gravy, and soft bread. This recipe delivers rich, hearty flavors with minimal effort, perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Slow cooking ensures melt-in-your-mouth beef infused with aromatic vegetables and a luscious gravy, all served over soft bread or rolls for a classic, soul-warming meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch (for slurry)
  • 3/4 cup cold water (for slurry)
  • 8–10 slices of soft bread or dinner rolls
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef: Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and season generously with salt and pepper. For added flavor, sear the beef in a hot pan for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
  2. Saute Aromatics: Sauté onions and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until translucent and fragrant. If using mushrooms, add them now and cook until softened.
  3. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the seared beef in the slow cooker. Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over it, then add the sautéed vegetables on top. Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours until the beef is tender.
  4. Make the Gravy: Remove the beef and vegetables from the slow cooker. Shred the beef using forks. Mix flour or cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, then stir it into the slow cooker liquid. Cook on high for 15–20 minutes to thicken into a rich gravy.
  5. Assemble and Serve: Place slices of bread or dinner rolls on serving plates, spoon shredded beef and gravy over the top, and enjoy your homemade Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan.

Notes

  • Searing the Meat: Browning your beef before slow cooking locks in flavor and adds a beautiful color.
  • Layering Ingredients: Place vegetables under the meat in the slow cooker to prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Adjust Thickness: Use more or less flour/cornstarch slurry to achieve the desired gravy consistency.
  • Low and Slow: Cooking on low heat for a longer time results in the most tender beef.
  • Use Fresh Bread: Fresh soft bread or dinner rolls best soak up the delicious gravy.
  • Variations: For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch and use gluten-free bread. For a vegetarian version, swap beef with mushrooms and beef broth with vegetable broth.
  • Make Ahead: This dish tastes even better reheated and is great for meal prepping.

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Keywords: Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan, Beef Chuck Roast, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker Recipes, Beef and Gravy, Easy Dinner, Family Meal

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