Description

Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender beef chuck roast slow-cooked in a rich, savory gravy. This dish is perfect for cozy gatherings or family dinners, delivering explosive flavors that will leave everyone coming back for seconds. The delightful combination of carrots, potatoes, and aromatic seasonings creates a meal that warms both the heart and the stomach.

Ingredients

Scale

3 lbs beef chuck roast
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 large onion, diced
2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
2 bay leaves
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)

Instructions

Sear the beef chuck roast in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes).
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes). Transfer to the slow cooker.
Add chopped carrots and cubed potatoes to the slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Pour over the meat and vegetables.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until meat is tender.
Remove the beef; mix cornstarch with water until smooth and stir into the gravy in the slow cooker. Heat on high for about 15 minutes to thicken.
Serve warm with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 395
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For added flavor, try swapping out vegetables based on seasonal availability or add mushrooms for an earthy twist. This dish can easily be made gluten-free by using cornstarch instead of flour-based thickeners.