Grilled Korean-Style Beef Short Ribs with Sesame Scallion Sauce

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Tender beef short ribs marinated in a sweet and savory Korean-inspired blend, grilled and served with a bright sesame scallion sauce. This korean-inspired beef ready in about 25 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 400 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.

★ 4.5 (11 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs flanken-cut beef short ribs and marinate covered in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  2. Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove ribs from marinade and grill for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked to medium.
  3. Step 3: While ribs grill, finely chop 4 scallions and mix with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp honey in a small bowl to make the sesame scallion sauce.
  4. Step 4: Serve the grilled short ribs hot, topped generously with the sesame scallion sauce for a fresh and nutty finish.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Grilled Korean-Style Beef Short Ribs with Sesame Scallion Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Grilled Korean-Style Beef Short Ribs with Sesame Scallion Sauce?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep flanken-cut beef short ribs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Korean-Style Beef Short Ribs with Sesame Scallion Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Grilled Korean-Style Beef Short Ribs with Sesame Scallion Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Grilled Korean-Style Beef Short Ribs with Sesame Scallion Sauce?

Korean beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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