Glazed Korean-Inspired Beef Short Rib Stir Fry

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-27 · Updated 2026-07-27

Tender beef short rib strips stir-fried with a sweet and savory Korean-style glaze, mixed with crisp vegetables for a satisfying meal. This korean-inspired beef ready in about 37 minutes pairs thinly sliced 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced beef short ribs
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 3, sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef short ribs and marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add marinated beef (reserve marinade) and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium julienned carrot and 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper to the skillet, stir-frying with the beef for 3 minutes until vegetables remain crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Pour in the reserved marinade, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions. Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes if desired before serving.