Grilled Korean-Style Beef Short Ribs with Sesame and Scallion Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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Tender beef short ribs marinated in a savory-sweet Korean bulgogi sauce, grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing scallion and sesame dressing. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 540 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 540 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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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, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Add 2 lbs flanken-cut beef short ribs to the marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush 1 tbsp vegetable oil on grill grates to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Grill the marinated short ribs for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked to medium doneness.
Step 5: Meanwhile, combine 4 thinly sliced green onions with 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl to create a fresh topping.
Step 6: Serve the grilled short ribs hot, sprinkled generously with the scallion-sesame mixture for a nutty, fresh contrast.