Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan Recipe
Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan is a comforting, tender beef chuck roast cooked slowly with onion soup and brown gravy mixes, served over creamy mashed potatoes and warm garlic bread. This easy, hands-off recipe delivers restaurant-quality, melt-in-your-mouth beef perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (LOW) or 3-4 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes – 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Beef and Sauce
- 2 to 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks (2–3 inches)
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
Sides
- 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 6 to 8 slices prepared garlic bread
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Cut the beef chuck roast into large, uniform chunks about 2-3 inches in size to ensure even cooking and prevent overcooking of smaller pieces.
- Add seasonings: Place the beef chunks in the slow cooker and evenly sprinkle the onion soup mix and brown gravy mix over the meat.
- Add liquid: Pour the apple cider vinegar over the beef and seasonings. This acidic liquid helps tenderize the meat and adds a subtle tang to the flavors.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Prepare sides: About 30 minutes before serving, prepare the mashed potatoes according to package instructions and warm the garlic bread until crispy and hot.
- Serve: Spoon the tender beef and savory gravy over individual portions of mashed potatoes, and serve alongside warm garlic bread for a complete comforting meal.
Notes
- Cut beef into larger chunks to avoid overcooking; the meat will naturally break apart as it cooks.
- Optional: Brown the beef chunks in a skillet before slow cooking for extra flavor.
- For thicker gravy, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Do not lift the slow cooker lid unnecessarily to avoid heat loss and extended cooking time.
- Substitute apple cider vinegar with white vinegar, red wine vinegar, or beef broth if unavailable.
- Use reduced-sodium soup and gravy mixes for a lower sodium version or create your own seasoning blend with onion powder, garlic powder, and herbs.
- The dish improves in flavor when made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooked beef and gravy up to 3 months, thaw overnight before reheating gently.
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