Easiest dinner ever! Slow cooker teriyaki beef takes just minutes to add to the slow cooker.
We love quick and easy Asain inspired recipes for the slow cooker. It’s cheaper and healthier than take-out. My other two favorites are Slow Cooker Pepper Steak or Black Pepper Chicken.
We love a simple meal to throw in the slow cooker when I just don’t even have time to think about meal planning. This recipe also is great for make-ahead freezer meals.
How to make Easy Teriyaki Beef in the Crockpot:
- Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki – This teriyaki has an authentic taste and isn’t sticky and gloppy like others.
- Beef Stew Meat – You can find this already cut up at the store or you can cut a beef roast into cubes yourself
- Diced white onion – This adds more flavor to the dish and makes the house smell great while cooking.
How long do I cook teriyaki beef?
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
How can I make this a freezer meal?
- This recipe can be put directly in the slow cooker or into ziplock bags and frozen for later in the month. (Can go longer but risk freezer burn flavors)
- Thaw in the fridge the day before you want to cook it. Pour contents into the slow cooker and cook as directed in my recipe card below.
Can I use a different cut of beef?
Yes, you can use these cuts of beef instead of beef stew meat if desired.
- Flank steak – no need to cube up. Put in whole and shred after the cooking time is up.
- Chuck roast or any other beef roast – Cut into 1-inch cubes
- Steak – Sometimes I have leftover steaks from a value pack and those work great cubed up in this recipe.
- Ground beef – if you only have ground beef you can definitely use it with this recipe. Brown, crumble and drain before continuing with the recipe.
More easy slow cooker recipes with few ingredients:
- Slow Cooker Easy Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken
- Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
- Slow Cooker Hot Dogs
- Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
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Slow Cooker Easy Teriyaki Beef
Only a few ingredients to the easiest teriyaki beef ever.
Print Pin RateServings: 6
Calories: 333kcal
Equipment Needed:
- Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. cubed beef stew meat
- 1 cup Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki sauce
- 1 cup diced white onion
Serving suggestions:
- toasted sesame seeds
- sliced green onion
- steamed white or brown rice
- broccoli or sugar snap peas
Instructions:
- Add everything to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours. Serve over rice
How to Video:
Recipe Notes:
How do I make this a freezer meal? Add everything to a gallon-sized freezer bag. Squeeze out excess air. Freeze for up to a month. Thaw in the fridge before cooking in the slow cooker with above instructions. Can I use a different cut of beef?
- Flank steak – no need to cube up. Put in whole and shred after the cooking time is up.
- Chuck roast or any other beef roast – Cut into 1-inch cubes
- Steak – Sometimes I have leftover steaks from a value pack and those work great cubed up in this recipe.
- Ground beef – if you only have ground beef you can definitely use it with this recipe. Brown, crumble and drain before continuing with the recipe.
Nutrition:
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 1895mg | Potassium: 482mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 4.5mg
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Could I do this in an instapot?
I don’t see why not! There is plenty of liquid to work well.
What is the cook time for a pressure cooker
Could chicken be substituted for the beef?
Yes!
This was absolutely delicious! I couldn’t believe how easy it was. Only 3 ingredients, but such tender and tasty results!! I cut up 2 pounds of chuck roast. Served it over brown rice with broccoli on the side. I shared the recipe with my mom and she prepared it for company the next day. She was also very pleased. Definitely a keeper. Thank you for sharing it Sarah 🙂
I made this for dinner tonight. It was good. I served it with rice and broccoli. For the meat I cubed a boneless pot roast. The meat was tender. It was an easy meal. Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks for all your wonderful dishes
I’ve tried this recipe with beef and it came out really good. Can I use chicken with the same ingredients?
If I use only 1lb of beef would I cook it only for 2 hours?
Probably 3 if you want it tender.
Hi, could I put green peppers in the crock pot?
Yes! that would be really good!
Hi im in the uk and cant get the teriaki sauce would Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade be ok
I think it would be fine, it looks the same right? That was my second choice for this recipe.
Where do you find the teriyaki sauce?
In the Asian section of the store 🙂
Can I cook this low for 6-8 hours?
Yes! I think 6 hours on low would be the longest I would try
Hi Sarah, could I add a little cornstarch to thicken sauce?
Yes! It won’t need much.
Can I add frozen steamed broccoli to the crook pot or do I have to heat it up in the microwave?
Hi Cristina, you can but for prettier presentation I’d steam it in the microwave. Broccoli turns an ugly color in the slow cooker.
Should the teriyaki sauce cover the beef?
No, the beef will create more juices while it cooks.
Do you add any water? Or stock?
Nope!
I can’t find the soy teriyaki sauce you use can I use VH Teriyaki sauce
Hi 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.
For 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!
I always thaw first. Some times it’s still a little frosty.
When doubling the ingredients what do you set the slow cooker at?
I would do the same as the recipe says, should do fine.
Sarah – is that sesame seeds sprinkled on top?
Sheila
Yes, I used jarred toasted sesame seeds. I will add that to the recipe. Thank you!
Thanks! 🙂
I 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.