Korean-Inspired Grilled Beef Short Ribs with Spicy Gochujang Marinade

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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Juicy beef short ribs marinated in a bold and spicy gochujang sauce, grilled to perfection with a smoky char. This Korean-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flanken-cut beef short ribs, gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 370 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth and fragrant.
Step 2: Add 2 lbs flanken-cut beef short ribs to the marinade, turning to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to penetrate.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 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 through but still juicy.
Step 5: Transfer ribs to a plate and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 tbsp sliced green onions before serving.