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Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan

A hearty and comforting dish featuring succulent pieces of beef chuck roast slow-cooked in rich flavors from onions, garlic, and aromatic herbs, served with savory gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the beef chuck roast into 2-inch chunks and mince the garlic.
  2. In a skillet, heat a small amount of oil and sauté the onions until golden brown.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Transfer the sautéed onions and garlic to your slow cooker.
  2. Layer the beef chunks over the onions.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  5. Once the meat is tender, remove the beef from the slow cooker.
  6. Mix cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the liquid remaining in the slow cooker until thickened.
  7. Return the beef to the gravy and mix well. Serve hot over mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Notes

Best served hot. Garnish with fresh herbs for added color and flavor. To store leftovers, let cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container. Can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F.