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Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan Recipe
Marigold Voss

Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan Recipe

A classic comfort dish made with tender slow-cooked beef, rich brown gravy, and hearty bread or mashed potatoes. This slow cooker Beef Manhattan is flavorful, filling, and perfect for an easy family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: beef Recipes, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Beef chuck roast boneless
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil for browning
  • 1 cup Beef broth low sodium
  • 1 cup Brown gravy prepared or homemade
  • 1 cup Onion sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce optional
  • ½ tsp Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp Black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices Bread toasted
  • 2 cups Mashed potatoes for serving, optional

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker 4–6 quart
  • 1 Skillet For browning beef
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring
  • 1 Cutting board Prep
  • 1 Knife Sharp

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season beef with salt and black pepper.
  3. Sear beef on all sides until browned.
  4. Transfer beef to the slow cooker.
  5. Add sliced onion and minced garlic over the beef.
  6. Pour in beef broth, brown gravy, and Worcestershire sauce.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until beef is tender.
  8. Shred or slice beef as desired.
  9. Serve beef over toasted bread or mashed potatoes.
  10. Spoon extra gravy on top and serve warm.

Video

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add mushrooms to the slow cooker.
  • Cook on high for 3–4 hours if short on time.
  • Leftovers reheat well and taste even better the next day.
  • Serve with a side of vegetables for a balanced meal.