Crockpot Japanese Teriyaki Beef Recipe
Skip the overpriced hibachi and make this Crockpot Japanese Teriyaki Beef at home. Juicy beef slow-cooks in a rich, glossy teriyaki sauce that soaks into every bite. Sweet, savory, and just sticky enough to make you lick your fingers. The slow cooker does all the work, while you pretend you’re a master chef. No flipping, no stirring—just dump and wait. Serve this over fluffy rice or noodles, and you’ve got a restaurant-quality meal with zero stress. Ready to impress without lifting a wok? Let the crockpot turn simple ingredients into a Japanese-style feast.
Crockpot Japanese Teriyaki Beef Recipe
Tender slow-cooked beef in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, perfect for serving over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup mirin or rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
For Serving:
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Steamed rice or noodles
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Beef
- Season beef with salt and pepper, then toss with cornstarch to coat.
- Sear beef in a hot pan for 2 minutes (optional, but adds flavor).
Step 2: Make the Teriyaki Sauce
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, mirin, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
Step 3: Slow Cook the Beef
- Place beef in the crockpot and pour the teriyaki sauce over it.
- Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
Step 4: Final Touches & Serve
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~520
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 18%
- Vitamin B12: 20%
- Potassium: 22%
- Magnesium: 10%
- Calcium: 6%
Pro Tips for the Best Teriyaki Beef
- Want a thicker sauce? Stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water) at the end.
- Prefer extra caramelization? Broil the cooked beef for 5 minutes before serving.
- Love spice? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
- Use high-quality beef for the best texture—cheap cuts can turn too chewy.
