Description
Experience the ultimate comfort with this Irresistible Beef Manhattan Recipe. Slow-cooked to perfection, tender chuck roast simmers in a savory sauce, filling your home with delightful aromas. This hearty dish is perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings, served over creamy mashed potatoes or noodles. It’s simple enough for any cook to master, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying delicious moments with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast
- 2 medium onions, sliced thickly
- 3 carrots, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking.
- Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on each side for about 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Remove the beef and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any browned bits. Add beef broth, carrots, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Return the beef to the pot, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and cook for about 3 hours or until tender.
- Shred the beef using two forks and return it to the sauce before serving over mashed potatoes or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg