Easy Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan
This dish brings warmth and comfort with tender beef cooked in a rich sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
Optional Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- to taste fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by seasoning the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- In your slow cooker, mix together the sliced onion, minced garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce.
- Place the beef roast in the slow cooker, ensuring it’s fully immersed in the flavorful liquid.
- Add the chopped carrots and celery.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and let it cook on low for 8-10 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- For a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch and water in a bowl until smooth, then stir it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Toss in the frozen peas and let them warm through before serving.
Serving
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
This dish is great served with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes. For extra flavor, let the beef marinate with spices before cooking. You can adjust the vegetables, adding mushrooms or bell peppers for variety. For a bit of heat, add red pepper flakes.