Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan Recipe
Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender shredded beef cooked in a savory onion and brown gravy sauce, served over garlic toast with a layer of creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for an easy, flavorful meal made effortlessly in the slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Sauce
- 2 to 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
- 1 packet onion soup mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1 packet brown gravy mix (about 1 ounce)
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
Sides and Assembly
- 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 6 to 8 slices prepared garlic toast
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the chuck roast pieces into a 4-quart slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the onion soup mix and brown gravy mix evenly over the roast chunks, then pour the red wine vinegar on top to add flavor and help tenderize the meat.
- Cook the Beef: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shred with forks.
- Shred the Beef: Using two forks, shred the beef in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the cooking juices to create a flavorful au jus.
- Assemble the Beef Manhattan: Place slices of prepared garlic toast on plates. Spoon a layer of mashed potatoes on each toast slice, then top generously with the shredded beef and au jus mixture. Serve immediately for a warm, comforting meal.
Notes
- You can prepare mashed potatoes and garlic toast ahead of time to speed up serving.
- For extra richness, add a tablespoon of butter to the beef before shredding.
- Substitute red wine vinegar with apple cider vinegar if desired.
- Use gluten-free onion soup and gravy mixes to make this recipe gluten free.
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