Korean-Inspired Braised Beef Short Ribs with Gochujang Glaze

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Tender beef short ribs slow-braised in a savory-sweet soy and gochujang sauce, delivering a rich regional Korean flavor with a glossy, spicy glaze. This korean-inspired beef ready in about 180 minutes pairs beef short ribs, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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: 20 min Cook: 160 min Serves 6 Korean cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown 3 lbs beef short ribs on all sides, about 3 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 6 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp gochujang, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 2 cups water, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Step 4: Return short ribs to the pot, cover with a tight lid, and braise in the oven for 2.5 hours until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  5. Step 5: Remove ribs and set aside. Simmer the sauce on stovetop over medium heat for 10 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return ribs to the pot, spoon the thickened sauce over them, garnish with 1/4 cup sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving with steamed rice.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Korean-Inspired Braised Beef Short Ribs with Gochujang Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 180 minutes (20 min prep + 160 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-Inspired Braised Beef Short Ribs with Gochujang Glaze?

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-Inspired Braised Beef Short Ribs with Gochujang Glaze?

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-Inspired Braised Beef Short Ribs with Gochujang Glaze 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-Inspired Braised Beef Short Ribs with Gochujang Glaze?

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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