Korean-Inspired Grilled Beef Short Ribs with Sesame-Garlic Marinade

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Tender beef short ribs marinated in a savory sesame and garlic sauce, grilled over high heat to develop a caramelized crust. This Korean grilling recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs beef short ribs (flanken cut), soy sauce, and 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 8 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 3 sliced green onions, and 1 tsp black pepper. Whisk to combine into a marinade.
Step 2: Add 2 lbs beef short ribs (flanken cut) into the marinade, coating evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
Step 3: Preheat grill to high heat (about 450°F). Remove ribs from marinade, letting excess drip off, and place directly on hot grill grates.
Step 4: Grill ribs for 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized with grill marks and cooked to medium-rare or desired doneness.
Step 5: Remove ribs from grill, sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top, and let rest 5 minutes before serving with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.