Grilled Korean-Style Short Ribs with Sesame-Garlic Marinade

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

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Tender short ribs marinated in a savory blend of soy, garlic, and sesame, grilled to caramelized perfection with a smoky char. This Korean 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 480 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 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 3 sliced green onions, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Place 2 lbs flanken-cut beef short ribs in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the ribs. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove ribs from marinade, letting excess drip off.
Step 4: Grill ribs for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked to desired doneness.
Step 5: Transfer ribs to a platter, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing between bones to serve.