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.