Description
Beef Manhattan is a comforting dish that combines tender beef chuck roast simmered in savory gravy, creating a warm, hearty meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights. Served over creamy mashed potatoes or egg noodles, this recipe is sure to impress with its rich flavors and delightful aroma. Easy to prepare and full of nostalgic charm, it brings everyone together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 medium sweet onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper; sear until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture; cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in beef broth to prevent lumps.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and thyme; return seared beef to the pot and cover.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer for 2-3 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Shred beef in the gravy and serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg