Slow Cooker Beef Teriyaki
Ingredients
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic
minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger
fresh, grated
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
adjust to your spice preference
- 2 ½ pounds beef chuck roast
cut into cubes
- 1 medium yellow onion
thinly sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper
thinly sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper
thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions
- 1
Combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl. Mix until the sugar has dissolved..
- 2
Place the cubed beef in the slow cooker. Pour half of the prepared teriyaki sauce over the beef, reserving the other half (about 1 cup). Layer the onion and bell peppers on top of the beef.
- 3
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The beef should become tender and flavorful.
- 4
About 30 minutes before serving, whisk the cornstarch into the reserved teriyaki sauce. Whisk until smooth. Pour teriyaki mixture into the slow cooker and gently stir to combine.
- 5
Continue cooking for the remaining 30 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the vegetables are tender.
Slow Cooker Beef Teriyaki
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply flavorful, homemade teriyaki that practically cooks itself? This Slow Cooker Beef Teriyaki recipe delivers tender beef, savory sauce, and vibrant vegetables with minimal effort, making dinner a breeze any night of the week.
What makes this recipe truly special is how the slow cooker works its magic, transforming simple ingredients into a rich, complex dish. The beef chuck roast becomes incredibly tender as it braises in a luscious blend of soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and aromatic ginger and garlic, ensuring every bite is packed with delicious flavor.
Get ready for a meal that offers a wonderful balance of savory and subtly sweet notes, with just a hint of warmth from red pepper flakes. The cubed beef chuck roast becomes fall-apart tender, perfectly complemented by the crisp-tender bell peppers and sweet yellow onion, which add a delightful texture and freshness to the rich sauce. This hearty dish is designed to be comforting and satisfying, filling your home with an irresistible aroma as it cooks.
Customization & Variations
You can easily tailor this Slow Cooker Beef Teriyaki to your family's tastes. Adjust the red pepper flakes to make it milder or spicier—a little extra goes a long way. Feel free to experiment with different bell pepper colors for visual appeal or swap in other quick-cooking vegetables like broccoli florets (added toward the end of cooking). While beef chuck roast is recommended, other stewing cuts could work, though cooking times may vary.
Serve this juicy teriyaki beef over steamed white or brown rice to soak up every last drop of the incredible sauce. It's a fantastic option for a comforting weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend family meal.