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Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan

Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan: Warm Up with This Cozy Classic

Enjoy a nostalgic meal with Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan featuring tender beef in savory broth served over mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 pounds Beef Roast Use chuck or round roast for best tenderness
  • 1 medium Onion sliced; shallots work as substitute
  • 2 cups Beef Broth low-sodium options are great
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce infuses umami
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce tamari can be used for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use fresh minced garlic
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder boosts overall flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme swap with oregano if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust according to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt reduce if using salted broth
For Gravy and Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch thickens the gravy
  • 2 tablespoons Cold Water for slurry
  • 6 slices Bread Texas toast or whole grain
  • 4 cups Mashed Potatoes homemade is best

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by placing the sliced onion evenly at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Next, take your beef roast and place it directly on top of the onions.
  3. Now, carefully pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce.
  4. Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt over the roast.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
  6. Once done, shred the beef directly in the slow cooker.
  7. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry and stir into the broth.
  8. To serve, layer the bread, mashed potatoes, and then the shredded beef topped with gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 50gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Searing the beef enhances flavor. Opt for high-quality broth for the best result.

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