Hearty Classic Beef Manhattan
Hearty Classic Beef Manhattan is a classic open faced sandwich made with tender simmered beef, rich homemade gravy, and toasted bread, often served with mashed potatoes for a filling, no fuss dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef roast sirloin tip or chuck
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 4 slices white sandwich bread toasted
- Mashed potatoes optional for serving
Instructions
- Place the beef roast in a large pot and pour in beef broth until mostly covered.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium low heat, then cook for 1½ to 2 hours until the beef is fork tender, adding more broth if needed.
- Remove the beef from the pot, strain and reserve the broth, then slice or shred the beef and keep warm.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until foamy.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until smooth and lightly golden.
- Slowly whisk in the reserved broth until the gravy thickens, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place toasted bread on plates, top with beef, ladle over hot gravy, and serve with mashed potatoes if desired.