Crock Pot Beef Manhattan

This Crock Pot Beef Manhattan is a hearty and comforting recipe, which uses beef chuck roast and onion soup mix. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 8 hours and 10 minutes.

Crock Pot Beef Manhattan Ingredients

• 2 to 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 1 packet brown gravy mix
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes
• 6 to 8 slices prepared garlic toast

How To Make Crock Pot Beef Manhattan

1. Load the slow cooker: Place the beef chuck roast chunks into a 4-quart slow cooker.
2. Add seasoning: Sprinkle the onion soup mix and brown gravy mix evenly over the beef. Pour the red wine vinegar on top.
3. Slow cook the beef: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
4. Shred the meat: Use two forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker, mixing with the juices.
5. Assemble the dish: On each plate, place a slice of garlic toast. Add a layer of mashed potatoes and top with shredded beef and a spoonful of au jus.

Recipe Tips

• What cut of beef is best for Beef Manhattan?
  Chuck roast is ideal because it becomes tender and flavorful when slow cooked.
• Can I skip the red wine vinegar?
  You can substitute with apple cider vinegar or leave it out, but it adds a nice tang.
• How to make it extra saucy:
  Double the gravy and soup mix for more au jus to pour over the top.
• Can I use store-bought mashed potatoes?
  Yes, pre-made mashed potatoes work well and save time.
• Can this be made ahead?
  Absolutely. Store the beef and assemble just before serving.

What To Serve With Beef Manhattan

This dish is filling on its own, but a few sides can round out the meal:

• Steamed green beans
• Classic coleslaw
• Roasted carrots
• Pickled beets
• Side salad with ranch

How To Store Beef Manhattan

Refrigerate: Store leftover beef and mashed potatoes in separate containers for up to 4 days.

Freeze: Freeze shredded beef in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat before assembling.

Beef Manhattan Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 32g
• Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 110mg
• Sodium: 980mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g
• Vitamin A: 250IU
• Vitamin C: 4mg
• Calcium: 60mg
• Iron: 4mg

FAQs

Can I use a different cut of beef?
Yes, brisket or bottom round can be used, but chuck roast is preferred for tenderness.

Do I need to sear the beef first?
No, this is a true dump-and-go slow cooker recipe.

How to keep toast from getting soggy?
Serve immediately after assembly and toast the bread well beforehand.

Can I make this gluten-free?
Use gluten-free soup and gravy mixes and gluten-free bread and potatoes.

What’s the origin of Beef Manhattan?
It’s a Midwestern diner classic, typically made with sliced beef, mashed potatoes, and gravy over toast.

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• Crock Pot Beef Lo Mein
• Crock Pot Beef Heart
• Crock Pot Beef Liver

Crock Pot Beef Manhattan

Recipe by Robert Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

8

hours 

Calories

450

kcal

A classic diner-style dish made easy in the slow cooker with tender beef, mashed potatoes, and gravy served over garlic toast.

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
  

• 1 packet onion soup mix
  

• 1 packet brown gravy mix
  

• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  

• 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes
  

• 6 to 8 slices prepared garlic toast
  

Directions

• Place beef chunks in a 4-quart slow cooker.
  
• Sprinkle soup and gravy mixes over beef. Pour vinegar on top.
  
• Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  
• Shred the beef with two forks and mix with juices.
  
• To serve, place toast on a plate, top with mashed potatoes, then beef and au jus.