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Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan

Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan: Hearty Comfort in Every Bite

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan, featuring tender beef and rich gravy for a heartwarming meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast or brisket as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or vegetable oil
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion chopped, yellow or white
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Gravy
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or chicken broth
  • 8 ounces Sliced Mushrooms fresh or canned
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or fresh if available
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary or fresh if available
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 cup Water for slurry
For Serving
  • 4 slices Bread sourdough or your choice
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast, season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Sear the roast in a skillet with olive oil for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Place chopped onion and minced garlic in the slow cooker.
  4. Transfer seared beef to the slow cooker, pour in beef broth, add mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
  5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
  6. Create a slurry with cornstarch and water, stir into the cooking liquid, and cook on high for 30 minutes until thickened.
  7. Slice or shred the beef and mix it with the gravy in the slow cooker.
  8. Toast slices of bread until golden and crispy.
  9. Serve the beef and gravy over toasted bread, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best flavor, sear the beef well and minimize opening the slow cooker during cooking. You can add vegetables like carrots and celery for additional nutrition.

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