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Easy Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan

A comforting classic featuring tender beef chuck roast simmered in rich beef broth with savory onions and garlic, served on crispy bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast Can substitute with brisket or chicken.
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For Serving
  • 4 slices of bread For serving; can use crusty bread.
  • 1 cup mashed potatoes Optional for serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Slice the onion and mince the garlic, then layer them at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  3. Place the seasoned beef on top of the onions and garlic.
  4. Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is fork-tender.
  6. Once the cooking time is up, shred the beef with two forks and gently stir it into the flavorful sauce.
  7. Serve your savory beef mixture over slices of bread and optionally with a scoop of creamy mashed potatoes on the side.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider searing the beef before slow cooking, or adding a splash of balsamic vinegar or mustard. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.