Description

Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan: a hearty, cozy main dish featuring tender beef smothered in rich gravy served over mashed potatoes with toasted bread. This Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan delivers ultimate comfort with minimal effort—perfect for chilly nights and family dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

2–3 lbs beef chuck roast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups beef broth
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (ensure halal)
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
3 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp cold water (slurry)
6 slices thick bread (Texas toast or country bread)
4–6 cups mashed potatoes
Optional: parsley for garnish

Instructions

Season the chuck roast with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the roast on all sides until nicely browned.
Transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
Add onion, garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and thyme.
Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until beef is fall-apart tender.
Remove beef, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry, cover, and cook 10 minutes to thicken the gravy.
To serve, place a slice of toast on the plate, top with mashed potatoes, then pile on the shredded beef and gravy.
Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Halal note: Worcestershire sauce used is halal-friendly; ensure all other ingredients meet halal guidelines.
For a thicker gravy, cook a few minutes longer after adding the slurry.
To save time, you can pre-slice the bread and mash the potatoes ahead of time and reheat when serving.
For gluten-free variation, use gluten-free beef broth and ensure the bread is gluten-free or omit the toast.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: Approximately 600 kcal
Sugar: Approximately 6 g
Sodium: Approximately 900 mg
Fat: Approximately 25 g
Saturated Fat: Approximately 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 16 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: Approximately 40 g
Fiber: Approximately 3 g
Protein: Approximately 40 g
Cholesterol: Approximately 120 mg

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