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Slow Cooker Beef Teriyaki
4.9 from 45 votes

Slow Cooker Beef Teriyaki

Slow-cooker Beef Teriyaki is easy to make, rich, and decadent. Prepping takes 10 minutes, making it the ideal meal for busy weeknights.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 434 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 - 3 lbs. stew meat cubed
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 8 garlic minced, cloves
  • 3 carrot diced in 1/4 inch rondelles, medium
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth

Instructions

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  1. Add cubed beef and cornstarch to a gallon-sized freezer bag, then shake well until the meat is fully coated in cornstarch.
  2. Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker, followed by the beef covered in cornstarch. Stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 8 hours.
  4. If the sauce is too thin and you prefer a thicker consistency, mix 1/4 cup of beef broth with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Add this mixture to the slow cooker, stirring gently to combine. Let it cook on low for another 20 minutes. The sauce will thicken as it simmers.
  5. Serve over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.

Notes

  • Cooking meat in the slow cooker is supposed to make it tender and juicy. But using a lean cut of beef like sirloin will turn it into a piece of shoe leather. Instead, use a cut of meat with fat, like chuck roast, brisket, or stewed meat. 
  • Cooking it in the slow cooker means it has to be cooked long enough for the collagen to break down and become tender and for the fat to melt. But be careful not to overcook the meat, or it will become dry and chewy. I recommend cooking it for seven to eight hours on low, but check it after seven hours. If the meat is 140 degrees F, it is done. 
  • The best meat dishes start with quality meats, preferably organic, grass-fed beef for this recipe. 
  • Make sure the pieces are all cut into similar 1½ inch sizes so they will cook evenly. 
  • Cornstarch is important in this recipe. Do not try to substitute it with flour, as the results will not be the same. 
  • Be sure to use low-sodium beef broth so your dish is not too salty. 
  • I do not brown my beef for this recipe because I wanted it to be an easy one-pot meal, but it will add extra flavor and juiciness if you have time. 
  • This is best cooked on low for eight hours.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0g Calories 434kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 2533mg (106%) Potassium 600mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 5095IU (102%) Vitamin C 3.1mg (3%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 4.9mg (27%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 434

% Daily Value*

Serving 0g
Calories 434kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 2533mg 106%
Potassium 600mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 5095IU 102%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 3%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 4.9mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.