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Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan

Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan: Comfort Food Made for Sharing

Enjoy a heartwarming Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan full of tender beef, savory gravy, and creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Beef Roast Use chuck or round roast for the best tenderness and flavor.
For the Flavor Base
  • 1 medium Onion Sliced.
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Homemade or store-bought.
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Enhances umami flavors.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use low-sodium for a lighter version.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic works well as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Provides flavor without the texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Preferably swap with fresh thyme.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
For the Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Mix with water to thicken gravy.
  • 1/4 cup Water Used to create a slurry for thickening.
For Serving
  • 6 slices Bread Whole-grain preferred.
  • 4 cups Mashed Potatoes Use homemade or store-bought.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing sliced onions evenly at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Carefully lay the beef roast directly on top of the sliced onions.
  3. Pour the beef broth over the roast, followed by the Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce.
  4. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt generously over the beef.
  5. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.
  6. Once cooked, carefully remove the beef roast from the slow cooker and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Strain out the onions from the broth and return the broth to the slow cooker.
  8. Stir in the cornstarch mixed with water and cook on HIGH for about 15 minutes until it thickens.
  9. To serve, place a slice of toasted bread on each plate. Layer mashed potatoes, followed by shredded beef, and ladle the thickened gravy over.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make sure to massage spices into the beef before cooking for enhanced flavor. Store mashed potatoes separately to maintain creaminess.

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