Beef Manhattan is the perfect solution for leftover pot roast. It’s pure comfort food with beef and gravy on top of mashed potatoes and garlic toast.
Comfort food is one of my specialties. And this Beef Manhattan is pure comfort. If you have leftover pot roast, this open-faced sandwich is what you want to make. Using prepared mashed potatoes and frozen garlic bread means a very quick dinner. When the beef and gravy are homemade, I don’t mind using some short cuts. This is stick to your ribs food for cold nights. Or if you have hungry teenagers who are constantly on the move.
What is Beef Manhattan?
Also known as a Hot Shot, Beef Manhattan is bread topped with mashed potatoes, roast beef and gravy. It’s popular in the Midwest but I hadn’t heard the name until recently. I assumed it originated in New York City. But upon further research, I found out that this dish was first served at a deli in Indiana back in 1941. Maybe they thought the name Manhattan lended an air of sophistication? I don’t know. But I do know it is delicious.
How do you make Beef Manhattan?
Melt butter in a sauté pan and whisk in some flour to make a roux. After cooking for a couple of minutes, whisk in some beef broth and tomato juice. Cook, stirring often, until a smooth gravy is formed. Season with salt, pepper and parsley. Stir in the leftover beef pot roast and cook until warm. Bake or air fry thick garlic bread until crispy. Top a slice of bread with mashed potatoes. Top the potatoes with the beef and gravy. Enjoy.
Kitchen Tips
- Use a non-stick sauté pan for making the gravy and re-heating the beef.
- These are the mashed potatoes I use in this recipe.
- This is the garlic bread I use in this recipe.
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Beef Manhattan
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup tomato juice
- 2 cups leftover beef pot roast
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 slices garlic bread
- 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
Instructions
- In a non-stick sauté pan, heat the butter over medium heat until melted.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes until golden in color.
- Whisk in the beef broth and tomato juice until smooth.
- Cook, stirring often, until thickened. Stir in the beef and cook until warm.
- Bake the garlic bread according to package directions.
- Heat the mashed potatoes according to package directions.
- Top the slices of garlic bread with mashed potatoes, beef and gravy.
Erica says
Those mashed potatoes with it look like such a great combo! 😋
foodtasticmom says
Can’t go wrong with carbs on top of carbs. 🙂
Jenn says
I’m surprised I’ve never heard of this combination before – but why not? Every component is delish! I’m going to make a pot roast just so I can make this delish dish with the leftovers!
foodtasticmom says
Yay, this makes me happy! Enjoy!
Katherine says
What a great way to use up leftovers! Love this.
foodtasticmom says
Thank you!
Kalu Lor says
This sounds amazing. First time hearing about a beef manhattan, so thank you for introducing me to this amazing sandwich. Love it!
foodtasticmom says
You’re welcome. Enjoy!
Soniya says
Wow! This looks and sounds so delicious! Adding the ingredients to my grocery shopping list.
foodtasticmom says
Happy to hear this!
Toni says
I love how quick and easy this is to make!! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
foodtasticmom says
One of my most favorite quick and easy dinners to make when I have leftover pot roast. You’re welcome!
Marie-Charlotte Chatelain says
Wow i have never heard of this dish before! Sounds amazing and beef is always a winning dinner in my home!
foodtasticmom says
Happy to introduce you to it. Beef Manhattan is such yummy comfort food!
Shinta says
This was new to me, such a great combination. We are already planning to make it again next week. Thank you for the recipe
foodtasticmom says
Excited for you to try this! You’re welcome!
Jess says
I am always wondering what to do with the leftover roast to make it enjoyable and something a little different. This is perfect!
foodtasticmom says
Thanks, enjoy!
Liz says
I’d never heard of beef manhattan but I was trying to help my mom find some new ways to make beef. Thanks for sharing this idea!
foodtasticmom says
I hope your Mom likes it. My kids do, and they’re pretty picky.
Pam says
I had to laugh at your explanation of where the recipe originated, but it looks delicious!
foodtasticmom says
Glad to give you a chuckle. Writing these recipe posts is so technical these days… I have to entertain myself where I can. 🙂 Thanks for the 5-star review!
Katherine says
I hadn’t heard of Manhattan beef before, but glad I have now! So many great flavors in this comfort food.
foodtasticmom says
So happy to hear you enjoyed these. Thanks for taking the time to rate and review!
Rachna says
This looks and sounds so amazing. Just a perfect recipe.
foodtasticmom says
Thanks very much Rachna!