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slow cooker teriyaki beef

slow cooker teriyaki beef easy recipe delivers tender flavor in 6 hours


  • Author: Luke Grady
  • Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Discover the perfect slow cooker teriyaki beef recipe that delivers tender, flavorful strips in a sweet‑savory glaze. This easy, weeknight‑friendly dish combines thinly sliced beef, teriyaki sauce, grape juice, garlic and ginger, then finishes with a cornstarch thickened sauce and crisp bell peppers. Ready in just a few minutes of prep, it cooks low and slow for six to eight hours, yielding a juicy meal ideal for serving over rice or noodles, and perfect for busy families. Enjoy this tasty dish!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds thinly sliced beef
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1/2 cup grape juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

Instructions

  1. Place the thinly sliced beef in the slow cooker and add teriyaki sauce, grape juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced onion; stir to coat evenly.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours until the beef is tender and flavors have melded.
  3. About 30 minutes before the end, dissolve the cornstarch in a small amount of cold water and stir the slurry into the pot; re‑cover to thicken the sauce.
  4. Add the sliced bell peppers and continue cooking for the remaining 30 minutes so they stay slightly crisp.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra grape juice or a pinch of salt; let the dish rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve the beef and vegetables over steamed rice or noodles, garnishing with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Nutrition is approximate.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Japanese-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 servings
  • Calories: 350

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