Slow Cooker Teriyaki Beef

Updated Mar 02, 2026

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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.

scooping teriyaki beef out of a crockpot.

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Amazing how easy and delicious this is!! Served with white rice. Chefs kiss!
– ANONYMOUS

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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.

ingredients for slow cooker teriyaki beef on a table.

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.

teriyaki sauce being poured over beef and onion.

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.

serving of slow cooker teriyaki beef on a plate with rice and snap peas.

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

4.93 from 14 votes

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 4

Total Time: 4 10

Servings:

By: Sarah Olson

Only a few ingredients to the easiest teriyaki beef ever, made with a jar of teriyaki sauce and stew meat, all done in the crockpot.

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Equipment

Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger (I own and use this one from Crock-Pot)

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.

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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.

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