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Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan

Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan: A Hearty Comfort Food Delight

Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan offers tender beef in a savory broth, creating a heartwarming dish perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Broth
  • 3 pounds Beef Roast (chuck or round)
  • 4 cups Beef Broth low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce gluten-free if needed
For the Vegetables and Seasonings
  • 1 medium Onion, sliced for sweetness and depth
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Italian seasoning can substitute
  • to taste Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt adjust to taste
For Thickening and Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch mixed with cold water
  • 6 slices Bread (soft white or Texas toast)
  • 3 cups Mashed Potatoes homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by slicing a medium onion and spreading it evenly on the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Next, lay your chosen beef roast on top of the onions in the slow cooker.
  3. Carefully pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce over the roast.
  4. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt over the roast and broth.
  5. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
  6. Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the beef and place it on a cutting board to shred.
  7. Strain the broth in the slow cooker to remove any solids, then return it to the pot.
  8. To thicken the gravy, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, stir into the broth, and let thicken.
  9. To assemble, start with a slice of bread on each plate, top with mashed potatoes, then shredded beef, and gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Monitor cooking time carefully to ensure beef is fork-tender. Customize ingredients by adding vegetables like carrots or peas if desired.

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