Description
Slow cooker beef manhattan made with tender chuck roast, rich gravy, creamy mashed potatoes, and warm garlic bread for a satisfying comfort meal.
Ingredients
2 to 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
1 packet onion soup mix
1 packet brown gravy mix
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
4 cups prepared mashed potatoes
6 to 8 slices prepared garlic bread
Instructions
1. Prepare the beef: Cut your beef chuck roast into large, uniform chunks about 2-3 inches in size. This ensures even cooking and prevents smaller pieces from overcooking.
2. Add seasonings: Place the beef chunks in your slow cooker and sprinkle both the onion soup mix and brown gravy mix evenly over the meat.
3. Add liquid: Pour the apple cider vinegar over the seasoned beef. The vinegar helps tenderize the meat and adds a subtle tang that complements the savory flavors.
4. Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and easily shreds.
5. Prepare sides: About 30 minutes before serving, prepare your mashed potatoes according to package directions and warm your garlic bread.
6. Serve: Spoon the tender beef and gravy over individual portions of mashed potatoes and serve alongside warm garlic bread.
Notes
This Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan is incredibly versatile and forgiving. You can substitute the chuck roast with other tough cuts like beef stew meat or bottom round roast. If you don’t have apple cider vinegar, you can use white vinegar or even beef broth as a substitute. The recipe scales well for larger crowds – simply double or triple the ingredients and use a larger slow cooker. For a lower-sodium version, choose reduced-sodium mixes or make your own seasoning blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (LOW) or 3-4 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
Keywords: slow cooker beef manhattan, roast beef sandwich, easy crockpot dinner, comfort food