Crock Pot Sesame Beef

This Crock Pot Sesame Beef is a tender and flavorful recipe, which uses soy sauce and beef roast. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner, ready in about 8 hours and 15 minutes.

Crock Pot Sesame Beef Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 lbs beef roast
• 6 green onions, divided
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp sesame seeds

How To Make Crock Pot Sesame Beef

1. Make the cooking sauce: Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a bowl. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Set aside.
2. Prepare the beef and onions: Slice or cube the beef roast. Cut three green onions into 1.5-2 inch pieces, reserving the rest for garnish.
3. Assemble in slow cooker: Place beef and chopped green onions in the slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over and stir.
4. Slow cook the beef: Cover with a lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours, until beef is tender and shreds easily. If needed, cook 30-60 minutes longer.
5. Thicken the sauce: Dissolve cornstarch in 2 Tbsp of water. Pour into the slow cooker and stir. Let it simmer until the sauce slightly thickens.
6. Garnish and serve: Turn off the heat. Top with sesame seeds and sliced remaining green onions. Serve over rice or your favorite side.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use a different cut of beef? Yes, chuck roast or brisket both work well for slow cooking.
• How to tell if the beef is done: It should shred easily with a fork. If not, cook a bit longer.
• Can I make it spicier? Add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce for heat.
• What if I don’t have fresh ginger? You can substitute with 1/4 tsp ground ginger.
• How to avoid over-salting: Use low-sodium soy sauce if you’re sensitive to salt levels.

What To Serve With Crock Pot Sesame Beef

This dish pairs well with:

• Steamed white or brown rice
• Stir-fried vegetables
• Garlic noodles
• Cucumber salad
• Jasmine rice

How To Store Crock Pot Sesame Beef

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freeze: Cool completely, then freeze in freezer-safe bags or containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.

Sesame Beef Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 293.35 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 16.22 g
• Protein: 33.52 g
• Fat: 10.97 g
• Sodium: 1301.2 mg
• Fiber: 0.83 g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use frozen beef in the slow cooker?
No, it’s best to thaw beef completely before slow cooking for even, safe cooking.

How to thicken sesame beef sauce without cornstarch?
You can use arrowroot powder or reduce the sauce on the stove until it thickens.

Why is my sesame beef dry?
It may have been overcooked or not had enough liquid—ensure the sauce covers most of the beef during cooking.

Can I prep this ahead of time?
Yes, you can prep all ingredients the night before and start the slow cooker in the morning.

Try More Recipes:

• Crock Pot Sausage And Beef Chili
• Crock Pot Queso Dip With Ground Beef
• Crock Pot Paleo Beef Stew

Crock Pot Sesame Beef

Recipe by Robert Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

8

hours 

Calories

293.35

kcal

This slow cooker sesame beef is tender, flavorful, and perfect over rice for a no-fuss dinner.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
  

• 1/3 cup brown sugar
  

• 2 cloves garlic
  

• 1/2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
  

• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  

• 2 lbs beef roast
  

• 6 green onions, divided
  

• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  

• 1 Tbsp sesame seeds

Directions

• Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Stir in garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
• Slice or cube the beef and cut 3 green onions into sections.
  
• Place beef and onions in slow cooker. Pour sauce over and stir.
  
• Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours until beef is tender.
  
• Mix cornstarch with 2 Tbsp water, stir into the pot, and let simmer to thicken.
  
• Garnish with sesame seeds and remaining green onions. Serve and enjoy.