Hearty Comfort Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan Recipe
This Hearty Comfort Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan is a warm, satisfying dish featuring tender beef chuck roast slow-cooked to perfection with savory onions and a rich brown gravy. Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this classic comfort meal is easy to prepare and ideal for cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Beef and Gravy
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 packet brown gravy mix (about 1 oz)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
To Serve
- 3 cups mashed potatoes, prepared
Instructions
- Season the beef: Generously season the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring all sides are evenly coated for maximum flavor.
- Prepare slow cooker: Place the sliced onions evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker, then carefully lay the seasoned beef roast on top of the onions.
- Make gravy mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, brown gravy mix, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the beef becomes tender enough to shred easily with a fork.
- Optional gravy thickening: If desired, remove the beef from the slow cooker and mix a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with a small amount of cold water) into the cooking liquid. Stir well and cook a few minutes until the gravy thickens.
- Shred and combine: Shred the cooked beef using two forks, then return the shredded meat to the thickened gravy and stir to combine.
- Serve: On each plate, place a generous scoop of prepared mashed potatoes, top with the shredded beef, and ladle over plenty of rich, flavorful gravy. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, high-quality beef chuck roast trimmed of excess fat.
- If you prefer a smoother gravy, strain the cooking liquid before thickening with cornstarch.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated; reheat gently before serving.
- Mashed potatoes can be homemade or store-bought to save time.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, depending on your preference.
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