Description
Crockpot Teriyaki Beef delivers tender beef chunks simmered in a sweet‑savory grape juice glaze with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Add broccoli and bell peppers for texture, and optional cornstarch for a glossy sauce. Serve over rice or noodles for a quick, family‑friendly dinner that rivals takeout flavor without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef, cut into bite‑sized pieces
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk grape juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger to form the teriyaki sauce.
- Place beef in the slow cooker and pour sauce over it, stirring to coat.
- Add broccoli and bell peppers on top.
- Cover and cook on low 6‑8 hours or high 3‑4 hours until beef is tender.
- If desired, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the cooker during the last 30 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze
- use the cornstarch step. Adjust salt by choosing low‑sodium soy sauce. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to four days or freeze for three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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