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Easy Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan Recipe for Hearty Comfort Dinner

Close-up of shredded beef smothered in rich brown gravy served over creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for a slow cooker beef manhattan recipe.
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You deserve a simple, delicious meal tonight. This recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan uses your crock pot to create tender shredded beef in a rich brown gravy, perfect served over mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lb beef chuck roast, trimmed
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 carrots, roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • For Serving: Mashed potatoes, thick-cut bread, or egg noodles

Instructions

  1. Place the beef chuck roast into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Arrange the sliced onion, carrots, and celery around the beef.
  3. Pour the beef broth, red wine (if using), Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper over the ingredients.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
  5. Carefully remove the beef from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Shred the beef using two forks. Discard any large pieces of fat.
  6. Strain the liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan, discarding the cooked vegetables. Skim off excess fat from the surface of the liquid.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
  8. Bring the strained liquid in the saucepan to a simmer over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to simmer, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This creates your rich brown gravy.
  9. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and pour enough gravy over it to coat well. Stir gently to combine. Keep warm on the ‘Keep Warm’ setting.
  10. To serve your hearty comfort food, place a slice of bread or a serving of mashed potatoes on a plate. Top generously with the shredded beef and gravy.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use low-sodium beef broth, as you control the final salt level with the added seasoning and gravy.
  • If you skip the wine, add an extra 1/2 cup of beef broth for liquid volume.
  • This recipe is great for make ahead beef meals; the leftovers reheat well.
  • Serve this open face beef sandwich slow cooker style over thick slices of toasted bread or your favorite creamy mashed potatoes.

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Find it online: https://purecookingjoy.com/slow-cooker-beef-manhattan-recipe/

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