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Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan

Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan: Comfort Food for Busy Nights

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan, perfect for busy nights with minimal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast or brisket/round roast
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can substitute with canola oil
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots for milder taste
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Gravy
  • 2 cups Beef Broth low-sodium options are healthier
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce gluten-free alternative available
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or 3 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary or 3 teaspoons fresh rosemary
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For the Vegetables
  • 4 large Potatoes peeled & cut into chunks
  • 2 cups Baby Carrots or regular carrots, chopped
For Serving
  • 4 slices Bread gluten-free option available
  • Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Brown the beef by heating olive oil in a skillet, season with salt and pepper, and brown for 4-5 minutes on each side. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Sauté onion and minced garlic in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Prepare broth by adding beef broth and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet; simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Combine broth mixture with beef in the slow cooker; add thyme and rosemary.
  5. Add potatoes and carrots to the slow cooker, stir gently.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  7. Toast bread slices 10 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve by placing toasted bread on plates and ladling beef and vegetables over the top, garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For a thicker gravy, mix cornstarch with water during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Leftovers can be used to make sandwiches or chili.

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