Description
A comforting and flavorful blend of sweet and savory, this Crock Pot Beef Teriyaki is perfect for family gatherings and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lb beef stew meat
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ginger paste
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- Green onion and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Create the sauce base: In a mixing bowl, combine white sugar, brown sugar, soy sauce, cider vinegar, minced garlic, ginger paste, and ground black pepper. Stir until the sugars dissolve.
- Coat the beef: Place the beef stew meat into your slow cooker, ensuring each piece is coated with the sauce.
- Let it work its magic: Cover the Crock Pot and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours.
- Make it glorious: Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Pour this slurry into the Crock Pot, stirring gently. Cook for an additional hour.
- Serve with love: Dish up the tender beef over fluffy rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari. You can also add vegetables like bell peppers during the last hour of cooking for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg