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Beef Manhattan

Beef Manhattan is a cozy, comforting dish featuring slow-cooked roast beef served on bread, smothered in gravy, with a delicious side of mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Midwestern
Calories: 850
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Beef roast (chuck or pot roast) Use a fattier cut for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Optional, for extra flavor.
  • 2 cups Beef broth
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 4 cups Mashed potatoes Store-bought is acceptable.
For the Gravy
  • 1/4 cup Flour For thickening the gravy.
  • 2 cups Beef drippings or jarred beef gravy Use drippings from the roast for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Optional, for added flavor.
For Serving
  • 8 slices Bread Plain white, Texas toast, or sourdough.

Method
 

Preparing the Beef
  1. Season the beef roast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Place the seasoned roast in a crockpot and add the beef broth.
  3. Cook on low for 6 hours or until the beef is tender and falls apart.
Making the Mashed Potatoes
  1. Prepare the mashed potatoes according to your preference, or use store-bought.
Preparing the Gravy
  1. After the beef is cooked, remove it and let it rest.
  2. In the same pot, use the drippings to make the gravy by adding flour and whisking until thickened.
  3. Stir in Worcestershire sauce if using.
Assembling the Dish
  1. Slice your bread and layer on a generous amount of shredded beef.
  2. Top the beef with a scoop of mashed potatoes.
  3. Drown the entire dish in gravy.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For a more gourmet experience, toast the bread slightly before serving. You can also add shredded cheese over the mashed potatoes for extra richness. Leftover mashed potatoes, deli-sliced roast beef, and jarred gravy are perfect substitutes for a quicker meal.