Description
A savory, comforting slow cooker beef Manhattan featuring tender beef, rich brown gravy, and fluffy mashed potatoes – perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 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 mashed potatoes, prepared
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
1. Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Place the sliced onion in the bottom of a slow cooker, then lay the beef roast on top.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, brown gravy mix, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the beef.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
5. Optional: Remove beef and whisk in cornstarch slurry to thicken the gravy. Shred beef and return to the gravy.
6. To serve, place a scoop of mashed potatoes on each plate, top with shredded beef and ladle over with plenty of rich gravy.
Notes
For a thicker gravy, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to make a slurry and stir it into the gravy after removing the beef.
Use homemade or store-bought mashed potatoes for convenience.
This recipe is perfect for meal prep—store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 0mg