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Crockpot Sticky Asian Beef Bowls

Better than Takeout. Cheaper than takeout.

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Jun 25, 2026
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Let's address the elephant in the room. Beef prices suck. So I want you to save this recipe for when you find a chuck roast on sale. They go on sale quite frequently, so keep your eyes peeled and keep this recipe in your back pocket for just that occasion.

This recipe is one of my absolute favorites. It hits so many different flavor notes, and the beautiful, sticky sauce it makes coats everything in a luscious and delicious silky sauce.

It also makes a lot of food. Arguably enough to justify spending money on a full-price chuck roast. The 2.5 pounds of beef broken down in this dish will feed your family for days, or you can pack it up into individual containers and you have meal prep for the week.

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Estimated Time: 4-8 hours (10 minutes of actual labor)

Makes: 8 servings (2 dinners for 4 or meal prep for multiple days)

Ingredients:

  • 2½ lbs chuck roast

  • ½ cup soy sauce

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • 1-2 Tbsp of Sriracha

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 large shallot, diced

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger

  • 2 cups uncooked rice

Optional add-ons:

  • Sesame oil

  • Sliced cucumber

  • Green onions

  • Chili Crisp

  • Sesame seeds

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