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 favorites are Slow Cooker Pepper Steak, Black Pepper Chicken, Chicken Chow Mein, or Teriyaki 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.
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Slow Cooker Easy Teriyaki Beef
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:
Sarah’s Notes:
- 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 Information:
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
Joy says
Hi im in the uk and cant get the teriaki sauce would Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade be ok
Sarah Olson says
I think it would be fine, it looks the same right? That was my second choice for this recipe.
Dawn Crawley says
Where do you find the teriyaki sauce?
Sarah Olson says
In the Asian section of the store 🙂
Shannon says
Can I cook this low for 6-8 hours?
Sarah Olson says
Yes! I think 6 hours on low would be the longest I would try
Kathy says
Hi Sarah, could I add a little cornstarch to thicken sauce?
Sarah Olson says
Yes! It won’t need much.
Cristina says
Can I add frozen steamed broccoli to the crook pot or do I have to heat it up in the microwave?
Sarah Olson says
Hi Cristina, you can but for prettier presentation I’d steam it in the microwave. Broccoli turns an ugly color in the slow cooker.
Dawn Inscoe says
Should the teriyaki sauce cover the beef?
Sarah Olson says
No, the beef will create more juices while it cooks.
Rae says
Do you add any water? Or stock?
Sarah Olson says
Nope!
Robin A Baker says
I found soy sauce at PUBLIX….thanks for the videos❤️
Shannon says
I can’t find the soy teriyaki sauce you use can I use VH Teriyaki sauce
Sarah Olson says
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.
Audrey Beauchemin says
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!
Sarah Olson says
I always thaw first. Some times it’s still a little frosty.
Laura says
When doubling the ingredients what do you set the slow cooker at?
Sarah Olson says
I would do the same as the recipe says, should do fine.
MrsSW says
Sarah – is that sesame seeds sprinkled on top?
Sheila
Sarah Olson says
Yes, I used jarred toasted sesame seeds. I will add that to the recipe. Thank you!
MrsSW says
Thanks! 🙂
Rosanne Mader says
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.