Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of Hearty Comfort Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan, a delightful dish perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings. This recipe features succulent beef chuck roast simmered in a rich, savory gravy, served over fluffy mashed potatoes. With minimal prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can enjoy tender meat that practically falls apart with each bite. Customize your meal with various sides or serve it as a hearty sandwich filling. Experience the warmth and satisfaction that this dish brings to your table today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
- Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place sliced onion at the bottom of the slow cooker and lay the seasoned beef on top.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together beef broth, brown gravy mix, and Worcestershire sauce; pour over the beef.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is fork-tender.
- For thicker gravy, remove beef after cooking and whisk in cornstarch slurry until smooth; return shredded beef to gravy.
- Serve over mashed potatoes topped with plenty of gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg