Korean Gochujang-Glazed Beef Short Ribs

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Rich and tender beef short ribs glazed with a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce and slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone delicious. This korean-inspired beef ready in about 210 minutes pairs beef short ribs, soy sauce, tablespoons 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 6, 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: 15 min Cook: 195 min Serves 6 Korean cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse and pat dry 1.5 kg beef short ribs, then place them in a large bowl.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons gochujang, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 cup water to create the marinade.
  3. Step 3: Pour the marinade over the ribs, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
  4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Arrange the marinated ribs in a single layer in a roasting pan and cover tightly with foil.
  5. Step 5: Roast the ribs for 3 hours, basting with the pan juices every hour, until the meat is very tender and pulls away from the bone easily.
  6. Step 6: Remove the foil and broil the ribs for 3-5 minutes to caramelize the glaze, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sliced green onions and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds over the ribs before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Korean Gochujang-Glazed Beef Short Ribs take to make?

Total time is about 210 minutes (15 min prep + 195 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 Korean Gochujang-Glazed Beef Short Ribs?

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 beef short ribs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Korean Gochujang-Glazed Beef Short Ribs?

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 Korean Gochujang-Glazed Beef Short Ribs for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 Korean Gochujang-Glazed Beef Short Ribs?

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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