Slow Cooker Teriyaki Beef
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You only need three ingredients to make this Easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Beef. Stew meat, diced onion, and teriyaki sauce cook together in the crockpot for an easy, flavorful dinner.
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Amazing how easy and delicious this is!! Served with white rice. Chefs kiss!
– ANONYMOUS
This is one of my favorite creations of mine! Crockpot Teriyaki beef has great flavor and is a cinch to throw in the crockpot. When I don’t know what to cook and life seems overwhelming, this is my go-to recipe.
We love quick and easy Asian-inspired recipes for the slow cooker. It’s cheaper and healthier than take-out. My other favorites are Slow Cooker Pepper Steak, Black Pepper Chicken, Chicken Chow Mein, or Teriyaki Chicken.
Key Ingredients
Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki – This teriyaki has an authentic taste and isn’t sticky and gloppy like others. We use this SAME sauce in our popular Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki Thighs.
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 to Make Slow Cooker Teriyaki Beef
- Add the beef, teriyaki sauce, and onion to the crockpot.
- Cook until the beef is tender and coated in rich sauce.
Tips & Variations
Cut Swap: Can’t find beef stew meat? You can cut a chuck roast or use a bulk pack of sirloin.
Add Veggies: Add water chestnuts, broccoli or sugar snap peas 45 minutes before the cooking time is done.
Add a touch of heat: Add a 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
Other Teriyaki: You can use any teriyaki you want for this recipe – I do love the brand mentioned above, but feel free to make this your own.
Want thicker sauce? Remove the lid for the last 30 minutes or stir in a small cornstarch slurry.
Best Ways to Serve
Starch: Crock pot teriyaki beef is delicious served over a bed of white rice. You can also swap for brown rice, Jasmine rice, or cauliflower rice.
Green Side: Serve this tasty beef alongside a helping of edamame, snap peas, broccoli, or a veggie combo.
Toppings: the teriyaki beef with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
Should the Meat be Browned on the Stove-Top?
There is no need to brown the meat first. The meat cooks up perfectly in the slow cooker and soaks up all that good teriyaki sauce.
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Beef Recipe
How to Video
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 rice
Instructions
- Add everything to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
- Serve with desired sides and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
How to Make this into 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.
More easy slow cooker recipes
Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef and Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli both bring bold, takeout-style flavors to your dinner table with tender beef and savory sauces.
Slow Cooker Beef Tips are rich and comforting, simmered in a hearty gravy that’s perfect over mashed potatoes or noodles.
Slow Cooker Hot Dogs are a fun, fuss-free option for feeding a crowd—great for parties or game day.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy is a cozy, easy dinner with tender shredded chicken in creamy, flavorful gravy. Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is my most popular recipe and for good reason, such a comforting meal.
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 found soy sauce at PUBLIX….thanks for the videos❤️
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.
If I wanted to add waterchestnuts and a red pepper to the receipe would I add it the same time as the beef?