Description
Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan is pure comfort food: tender, shredded beef slow-cooked with savory gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes with garlic bread. Perfect for busy nights when you crave a hearty, home-cooked meal without the fuss!
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
Prepare the Beef:
Place the beef chuck roast pieces into a 4-quart slow cooker. Spread evenly for even cooking.Add the Flavors:
Sprinkle the onion soup mix and brown gravy mix over the beef.Incorporate the Vinegar:
Pour apple cider vinegar over the beef and seasoning mixture.Cook the Beef:
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until beef is fork-tender.Shred the Beef:
Use two forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker, mixing it into the juices.Serve:
Plate mashed potatoes, top with shredded beef and gravy, and serve with garlic bread.
Notes
Chuck roast works best for tenderness; avoid lean cuts.
Adjust apple cider vinegar for more tang if desired.
Great for meal prep; leftovers reheat well.
Swap mashed potatoes for egg noodles for a fun twist!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (LOW) or 4 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1120 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg