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Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan

Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan
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Tender beef roast slow-cooked in savory broth, served over mashed potatoes and toast with rich brown gravy. Classic American comfort food ready in 8 hours 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef roast (chuck or round works well)
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch plus 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
  • 6 slices of bread (white or Texas toast style)
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or prepared)

Instructions

  1. Place the sliced onion in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Lay the beef roast on top of the onions.
  3. Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce.
  4. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt over the beef.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is tender and easy to shred.
  6. Remove beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  7. Strain out onions and return broth to the pot. Stir in a cornstarch slurry (2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) to thicken into a gravy on HIGH for 10 to 15 minutes.
  8. Place a slice of bread on a plate, top with mashed potatoes, add shredded beef, and ladle gravy generously over the top.

Notes

  • Chuck roast becomes incredibly tender and has more marbling for extra flavor. Round roast is leaner but still produces excellent results.
  • Use Texas toast for best results as it holds up well under gravy. Whole-grain bread works for a healthier option.
  • Store beef, gravy, and potatoes separately for best reheating results. Freeze beef and gravy together for up to 3 months.

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