Charcoal-Grilled Korean-Style Beef Short Ribs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

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Tender beef short ribs marinated in a savory-sweet Korean sauce, grilled over charcoal for a smoky, caramelized finish. This Korean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flanken-cut beef short ribs, 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 sliced green onions, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, whisking until sugar dissolves and mixture is fragrant.
Step 2: Place 2 lbs flanken-cut beef short ribs in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the meat, turning to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
Step 3: Prepare a charcoal grill and let the coals burn until covered with white ash, creating medium-high direct heat.
Step 4: Remove the short ribs from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill ribs over direct heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until charred edges form and meat is cooked through but still juicy.
Step 5: Transfer ribs to a serving platter, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and garnish with additional sliced green onions if desired.