Crockpot Teriyaki Steak Bites
These crockpot teriyaki steak bites are tender, flavorful, and coated in a rich sweet-and-savory sauce. The steak cooks low and slow with pineapple and garlic, creating a simple, takeout-inspired meal that’s easy to make and perfect served over rice or noodles.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds sirloin steak cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup pineapple chunks drained
- ¾ cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Scallions for garnish optional
Instructions
- Season the steak bites with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and quickly sear the steak pieces until lightly browned on the outside.
- Transfer the steak to the slow cooker and add the pineapple chunks.
- In a bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce over the steak and give everything a quick stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours, until the steak is tender.
- Stir the sauce before serving so everything is evenly coated.