Description
A hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan recipe featuring tender beef chuck roast simmered with aromatic vegetables and a rich tomato-based sauce. Perfect for a cozy family meal, this dish is slow-cooked to develop deep flavors and served best over mashed potatoes or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Vegetables
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
Liquid and Seasonings
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: oil for searing beef
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Trim excess fat from the beef chunks and season them generously with salt and pepper to ensure flavor throughout the cooking process.
- Sear the Beef (Optional): Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. This step enhances the flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
- Layer Vegetables: Place the chopped onions, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and celery in the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a flavorful bed for the beef.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Add Beef and Cook: Place the seared (or unseared) beef chunks on top of the sauce and vegetable mixture. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and infused with the flavors.
- Season and Serve: Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve the delicious slow-cooked beef and vegetables over creamy mashed potatoes or your favorite noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Searing the beef is optional but adds extra depth of flavor.
- Low-sodium beef broth is recommended to control saltiness.
- Can be prepared on high for 4 hours if short on time.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or even rice.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
