Charcoal-Grilled Korean BBQ Beef Short Ribs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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Tender beef short ribs marinated in a savory-sweet Korean BBQ sauce, grilled over charcoal for smoky depth. This Korean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs beef short ribs (flanken cut), soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef short ribs (flanken cut)
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
3 stalks green onions, sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 3 sliced green onions, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add 2 lbs flanken-cut beef short ribs to the marinade, coating all pieces thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Step 3: Prepare a charcoal grill and wait until coals are covered with white ash, creating medium-high direct heat.
Step 4: Remove ribs from marinade, letting excess drip off, and place on grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked to medium doneness.
Step 5: Remove ribs from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing between bones and serving with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.