Easiest dinner ever! Slow cooker teriyaki beef takes just minutes to add to the slow cooker.
I’m all about easy dinners – especially ones that I can prepare ahead for those busy nights I don’t always see coming. That’s why I’m a big fan of freezer meals – meals that are prepared ahead of time but frozen before they get cooked. I like to keep my freezer stocked with a few different ones. I can usually spend one afternoon preparing a few different recipes and have the freezer stocked for a few weeks with delicious, healthy meals.
My latest freezer meal is this Easy Teriyaki Beef. There’s only 3 ingredients – Soy Vay Teriyaki, beef, and onion. The preparation is so easy as well – just cut the beef into pieces (or buy pre-cut) and chop the onion before putting all three ingredients in a Ziploc freezer bag and putting it in the freezer. I like to prepare enough for two or three meals at a time so I know I always have a meal ready to go.
Then, all I need to do is put it in the slow cooker for dinner. It’s a cinch to get on the table over steaming rice! I like to serve it with some extra veggies on the side but it’s delicious on its own over rice.
This easy teriyaki beef is a great alternative to takeout. With only three ingredients, I know exactly what’s in it and don’t have to worry about the (unnecessary) ingredients added to most takeout dishes and since I use the slow cooker, there’s no frying required. The Soy Vay Teriyaki gives it the delicious takeout flavor and since the meat and onions are prepared and cooked with the teriyaki sauce, that flavor is in every bite. Plus, by the time you order and wait for delivery or go out to pick up the takeout, preparing the Easy Teriyaki Beef takes the same amount of time. So you get to save money, save time, AND eat healthy.
Slow Cooker Easy Teriyaki Beef
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. cubed stew meat
- 1 cup Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki sauce
- 1 cup diced white onion
- For Serving:
- toasted sesame seeds
- sliced green onion
Slow Cooker Size:
- 4 quart or larger
Instructions
To make into a freezer meal:
- Add everything to a gallon sized freezer bag. Squeeze out excess air. Freeze for up to a month. Thaw in fridge before cooking in slow cooker. Follow next instructions to cook.
Instructions:
- Add everything to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours. Serve over rice
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Rosanne Mader says
November 1, 2016 at 9:28 amI can’t wait to make this easy slow cooker teriyaki beef! It looks so great. i might add a little fresh ginger to it just for fun.
MrsSW says
November 1, 2016 at 10:35 amSarah – is that sesame seeds sprinkled on top?
Sheila
Sarah Olson says
November 1, 2016 at 11:01 amYes, I used jarred toasted sesame seeds. I will add that to the recipe. Thank you!
MrsSW says
November 2, 2016 at 6:22 pmThanks! 🙂
MrsSW says
November 2, 2016 at 6:59 pmI have another question – have you ever tried this with chicken?
Thanks again,
Sheila
Sarah Olson says
November 2, 2016 at 7:23 pmHi Shelia! Yes I have, here is my recipe over at Real Housemoms, it’s a pineapple teriyaki chicken http://realhousemoms.com/slow-cooker-pineapple-teriyaki-chicken/
Laura says
November 29, 2016 at 11:04 amWhen doubling the ingredients what do you set the slow cooker at?
Sarah Olson says
November 29, 2016 at 11:14 amI would do the same as the recipe says, should do fine.
Audrey Beauchemin says
December 14, 2016 at 4:45 pmFor your already prepared freezer meals, do you throw everything in the slow cooker “from frozen”? Or do you thaw it out first?
Can’t wait to try this!! Thank you!
Sarah Olson says
December 14, 2016 at 8:31 pmI always thaw first. Some times it’s still a little frosty.
Shannon says
January 27, 2017 at 5:05 amI can’t find the soy teriyaki sauce you use can I use VH Teriyaki sauce
Sarah Olson says
January 27, 2017 at 7:38 amHi Shannon, you would have to do your own test on it. I am unsure if that teriyaki sauce is thick and sugary, there may be a little bit of burning on the edges.
Rae says
October 3, 2017 at 7:35 pmDo you add any water? Or stock?
Sarah Olson says
October 4, 2017 at 7:30 amNope!
Dawn Inscoe says
October 19, 2017 at 6:52 amShould the teriyaki sauce cover the beef?
Sarah Olson says
October 19, 2017 at 8:01 amNo, the beef will create more juices while it cooks.
Cristina says
November 5, 2017 at 8:46 pmCan I add frozen steamed broccoli to the crook pot or do I have to heat it up in the microwave?
Sarah Olson says
November 6, 2017 at 6:15 amHi Cristina, you can but for prettier presentation I’d steam it in the microwave. Broccoli turns an ugly color in the slow cooker.
Kathy says
December 3, 2017 at 1:57 pmHi Sarah, could I add a little cornstarch to thicken sauce?
Sarah Olson says
December 3, 2017 at 8:01 pmYes! It won’t need much.
Shannon says
September 11, 2018 at 4:59 pmCan I cook this low for 6-8 hours?
Sarah Olson says
September 11, 2018 at 5:50 pmYes! I think 6 hours on low would be the longest I would try
Dawn Crawley says
September 12, 2018 at 9:16 amWhere do you find the teriyaki sauce?
Sarah Olson says
September 12, 2018 at 5:21 pmIn the Asian section of the store 🙂
Joy says
September 12, 2018 at 10:46 amHi im in the uk and cant get the teriaki sauce would Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade be ok
Sarah Olson says
September 12, 2018 at 5:21 pmI think it would be fine, it looks the same right? That was my second choice for this recipe.
Maryann says
September 12, 2018 at 8:14 pmHi, could I put green peppers in the crock pot?
Sarah Olson says
September 13, 2018 at 5:13 pmYes! that would be really good!
Deb Callahan says
September 17, 2018 at 7:01 amIf I use only 1lb of beef would I cook it only for 2 hours?
Sarah Olson says
September 17, 2018 at 8:22 amProbably 3 if you want it tender.
Anonymous says
January 17, 2019 at 11:38 amI’ve tried this recipe with beef and it came out really good. Can I use chicken with the same ingredients?