This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Beef is tender, flavorful and makes for an easy dinner on busy nights. Plus, its much cheaper than eating takeout.

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teriyaki beef served on top of a bed of white rice.

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Beef is a mouthwatering dish made with tender beef cooked slowly in a flavorful teriyaki sauce. It’s a dump-and-go recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights.

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I don’t know about you but I love crock pot meals because I get to spend more time with my family and less time in the kitchen. And, my husband loved the fact that the beef turned out ultra tender from being slow-cooked.

Ingredients

This is a quick overview of the ingredients that you will need to make this recipe. You can find the full list in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

bowls of skirt steak, honey, soy sauce, green onions, garlic, broccoli, brown sugar, cornstarch, and ginger on a counter.

teriyaki marinaded beef skirt steak – You can also marinate your skirt steak if you can’t find a pre-made one at your grocery store.
soy sauce – I used regular soy sauce, if you are watching your sodium intake use low-sodium
brown sugar – Light or dark brown sugar can be used
minced garlic – Fresh garlic can be used but jarred would also work.
ginger powder – fresh ginger or ginger paste can also be used
honey – maple syrup can be swapped if you are out of honey
cornstarch – this is used for thickener. Xanthan gum can also be used.
broccoli – Fresh broccoli works best, but frozen can also be used. Thaw and drain it first.
Green onions or scallions make a great optional topping.

Instructions

This is a quick overview of the instructions to make this recipe. You can find the full steps in the recipe card.

skirt steak being cut into bite-sized pieces on a cutting board.

Slice the steak into bite-sized pieces.

skirt steak being added to a slow cooker.

Then add the steak and marinade to the slow cooker.

Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and water. Cook on high for 4 hours.

cornstarch being added to a slow cooker.

Remove the steak and whisk in the cornstarch.

Then add the steak and broccoli back to the crock pot and cook on high for one hour.

cooked broccoli and beef in a slow cooker.

Once the broccoli is tender serve with rice and garnish with green onions.

Hint: For easy clean-up, you can spray your slow cooker with cooking spray before you start cooking the meat.

Storage

Storage – Store leftover crock pot teriyaki beef in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezing – You can freeze the leftovers in a freezer safe container for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.

Reheating – You can reheat individual servings in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or reheat a large batch in a skillet over medium heat until warm all the way through.

Wendy’s Test Kitchen Tips

I’ve also made this recipe with flank steak or even stir fry meat.
Once you add the cornstarch whisk well so that there are no lumps.
Sesame seeds also work great as a garnish for this slow cooker teriyaki beef recipe.

Do you love making Asian food at home like I do? I’m always looking for ways to save on food by making our takeout favorites at home. Next time try Instant Pot Potstickers, Instant Pot Fried Rice, or Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken.

If you give this easy slow cooker recipe a try, I would love for you to leave me a comment to let me know what you think about it.