Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan

Introduction

Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan is the ultimate comfort food – a hearty, tender roast beef piled high atop buttery toast and drenched in savory brown gravy, usually served with a generous scoop of creamy mashed potatoes. Effortlessly made in your slow cooker, this dish promises rich flavor and melt-in-your-mouth meat while giving you the freedom to spend your day doing anything but watching the stove.

Ideal for chilly evenings, family dinners, or whenever you crave a filling, nostalgic meal, this crowd-pleaser brings all the satisfaction of a diner classic with none of the hassle.

Why You’ll Love Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan

What sets this recipe apart is its simplicity and depth of flavor. Low-and-slow cooking transforms an affordable cut of beef into an unbelievably tender main course. The beef soaks up a luscious gravy as it cooks, infusing every bite with savory goodness. The finished dish is layered on hearty toast and paired with creamy mashed potatoes, creating a medley of textures and flavors that satisfy every craving for comfort food.

Effortless Preparation: Prepping Your Ingredients

To keep the prep extra efficient, a reliable veggie chopper like the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper can streamline your onion and carrot chopping. Simply place your peeled vegetables on the chopper and press for perfectly uniform pieces that cook evenly in the slow cooker.

For best results, use a bamboo cutting board set such as Bamboo Cutting Boards for Kitchen, Set of 3 to ensure a safe and clean workspace while prepping your ingredients.

Slow Cooking Perfection: How to Build Flavor

After you’ve seasoned and browned your beef (optional for extra flavor), layer it in your slow cooker along with onions, carrots, and a savory beef broth. Don’t skip the sauté step if you want even deeper roasted notes – a quality nonstick skillet like the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch helps you develop that flavor quickly and cleans up with ease.

Once everything’s layered, let your slow cooker work its magic for hours. By the end, the meat will shred effortlessly, absorbing every drop of rich gravy.

Serving Your Beef Manhattan: Assembly and Presentation

To serve, place thick slices of toasted bread on each plate, heap with mashed potatoes, and pile your luscious shredded beef on top. Ladle the slow-cooked gravy over everything until you have a mouthwatering, fork-and-knife-worthy masterpiece.

Store any leftovers easily in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) to keep your meal fresh and ready to enjoy again.

Nutritional Information & Portion Guidance

This recipe makes about 6 generous servings, with each portion averaging 550–650 calories depending on your chosen bread and potato prep. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s a robust meal best enjoyed without skimping on the gravy.

Ultimate Recap: Satisfying, No-Fuss Beef Manhattan

Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan is the showstopper that delivers all the richness of a classic diner meal with almost zero effort. The slow cooker brings out the juiciest beef and the deepest flavors, creating a meal that’s likely to become part of your regular cold-weather rotation.

Instructions

1. Optional: Heat the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch over medium-high. Brown the beef on all sides to develop flavor, then transfer to the slow cooker.
2. Add diced onions and carrots (easily prepped with the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper) to the slow cooker, distributing them around the beef.
3. Season with garlic powder, thyme, pepper, and salt, then pour beef broth over everything.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or on HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
5. Remove beef from the slow cooker and shred using two forks or the Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen, Elegant Black.
6. Mix cornstarch and cold water, then stir into the hot broth and veggies in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 10 minutes, until thickened.
7. Toast bread, spoon mashed potatoes on top, and pile with shredded beef. Generously ladle gravy over each serving and enjoy!

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 7–8 hours (LOW) or 4–5 hours (HIGH)

Total Time: 8 hours (max, mostly hands-off)