Beef Manhattan

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Beef Manhattan is a tasty comfort food dish you can make in under 30 minutes. It combines tender beef, creamy mashed potatoes, and savory gravy on top of garlic bread. This hearty meal is perfect for using up leftover pot roast and will satisfy your hunger on a chilly evening.

You’ll start by making a quick gravy with butter, flour, beef broth, and tomato juice. Then you’ll warm up the leftover beef in the gravy. While that’s cooking, you can bake some garlic bread and heat up mashed potatoes. Put it all together by topping the garlic bread with potatoes, beef, and gravy for a delicious open-faced sandwich.

Exact Ingredients List

Here’s what you’ll need to make a delicious Beef Manhattan:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup tomato juice
• 2 cups leftover beef pot roast, shredded or chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 slices garlic bread
• 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes

Make sure you have these items ready before you start cooking. The beef pot roast should be pre-cooked and cooled. You can use store-bought garlic bread and mashed potatoes to save time.

Remember to adjust the amounts if you’re cooking for more or fewer people. This recipe serves 4, so you can easily double it for a larger group or cut it in half for a cozy dinner for two.

Instructions

Melt butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 2 minutes until golden. Pour in beef broth and tomato juice, whisking until smooth.

Cook the mixture, stirring often, until it thickens. Add leftover beef pot roast and warm it through. Sprinkle in dried parsley, salt, and pepper.

While the beef is warming, bake your garlic bread as directed on the package. Heat up the mashed potatoes too.

Time to assemble! Place 2 slices of garlic bread on each plate. Top with a generous scoop of warm mashed potatoes.

Spoon the beef mixture over the potatoes. Don’t forget to add extra gravy – it’s the best part! Your Beef Manhattan is ready to enjoy.

Remember, you can adjust seasoning to taste. Feel free to add more salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot and savor every bite of this comforting meal!

Possible Substitutes List

You can swap out some ingredients in Beef Manhattan to fit your tastes or what you have on hand. Here are some easy switches:

• Meat: Try using leftover turkey, chicken, or pork instead of beef.

• Bread: Replace garlic bread with regular toast, Texas toast, or biscuits.

• Potatoes: Swap mashed potatoes for roasted potatoes, fries, or even rice.

• Gravy: Make mushroom or onion gravy if you prefer.

• Broth: Use chicken or vegetable broth in place of beef broth.

• Tomato juice: Tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes work too.

For a healthier twist:

• Use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose
• Try cauliflower mash instead of potatoes
• Pick lean meat cuts to reduce fat

Remember, these swaps may change the flavor a bit. But they let you make the dish your own!

How To Make It Diabetes-Friendly

To make Beef Manhattan more diabetes-friendly, you can make a few simple swaps. Start by using whole grain bread instead of garlic bread. This adds fiber and helps control blood sugar.

For the mashed potatoes, try cauliflower mash as a low-carb option. Simply steam cauliflower and blend it with a bit of butter and milk.

Cut the butter in half and use olive oil for the remaining amount. This reduces saturated fat. You can also use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.

Choose low-sodium beef broth to cut down on salt. For the gravy, skip the tomato juice and use more broth instead.

Here’s a quick list of swaps:

• Whole grain bread → garlic bread
• Cauliflower mash → mashed potatoes
• 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil → 2 tbsp butter
• Whole wheat flour → all-purpose flour
• Low-sodium beef broth

These changes lower the carbs and calories while keeping the flavors you love. You can still enjoy this classic dish while managing your blood sugar.

Remember to watch your portion sizes too. Stick to one slice of bread and about 1/2 cup of the beef mixture per serving.

Tips, Tricks & Storing

To make the best Beef Manhattan, use leftover pot roast that’s still moist and flavorful. Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces for easier eating.

For extra-creamy mashed potatoes, warm your milk before adding it to the potatoes. This helps them absorb the liquid better.

You can make the gravy ahead of time and reheat it when ready to serve. Just store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Try these tasty variations:

• Add sautéed mushrooms to the gravy
• Use Texas toast instead of garlic bread
• Top with crispy fried onions

Leftovers? Store the components separately:

• Gravy and beef in one container
• Mashed potatoes in another
• Garlic bread in a zip-top bag

Reheat in the microwave or oven until hot. The dish will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.

For a quick weeknight meal, prep the beef and gravy on the weekend. Then just heat it up and assemble when you’re ready to eat.