Description

This Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender beef chuck roast cooked low and slow with aromatic vegetables and flavorful seasonings. The beef is seasoned, optionally seared for extra depth, then slow-cooked in a rich tomato and beef broth-based sauce infused with smoked paprika and thyme until fork-tender. Serve it over mashed potatoes or noodles for a satisfying meal perfect for cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

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Beef

2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetables and Aromatics

2 medium onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped

Liquids and Seasonings

2 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried thyme

Optional

Oil for searing (if desired)

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Instructions

Prepare the Beef: Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast chunks and generously season them with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
Sear the Beef (Optional): Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chunks on all sides until nicely browned. This step adds additional flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
Add Vegetables to Slow Cooker: Layer the chopped onions, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and celery evenly at the bottom of your slow cooker to create a flavorful base.
Mix Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the low-sodium 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.
Combine and Cook: Place the seared (or unseared) beef chunks on top of the sauce and vegetables. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and infused with flavors.
Finish and Serve: Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the tender beef and rich sauce over mashed potatoes or your choice of noodles for a comforting meal.

Notes

Searing the beef is optional but recommended for deeper flavor.
Low-sodium broth helps control salt content; adjust seasoning at the end to taste.
Leftover beef Manhattan makes great leftovers and reheats well.
For a thicker sauce, remove beef after cooking and reduce the sauce on stovetop if desired.
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or wide egg noodles for best results.