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Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan

Savory Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan: Comfort Food Done Right

Enjoy the warm embrace of a Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan, featuring tender beef, mashed potatoes, and rich gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Beef Roast (Chuck or Round)
  • 1 medium Onion, sliced
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Beef Broth homemade enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce or substitute with soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce low-sodium recommended
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or use dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust based on broth
For Thickening the Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Cold Water
For Serving
  • 6 slices Bread (White or Texas Toast)
  • 4 cups Mashed Potatoes homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Base: Slice the onions and place them evenly in the slow cooker.
  2. Add the Beef Roast: Lay the beef roast on top of the onions.
  3. Pour in the Broth: Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce over the roast.
  4. Season the Beef: Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
  6. Shred the Beef: Remove the beef and shred it using two forks.
  7. Thicken the Gravy: Strain the onions and mix cornstarch with cold water, then stir into broth.
  8. Assemble and Serve: Start with toasted bread, layer with mashed potatoes, beef, and top with gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Slice beef against the grain for tenderness. Adjust seasoning to taste and add vegetables for nutrition.

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