Korean-Style Braised Beef Short Ribs with Gochujang

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-09 · Updated 2026-07-09

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Tender beef short ribs slowly braised in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, embodying rich Korean regional flavors. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 180 minutes, pairs beef short ribs, soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste) 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: 40 min Cook: 140 min Serves 6 Korean cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs, cut into 2-inch pieces beef short ribs
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp brown sugar
5, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated ginger
3 cups water
1 tbsp sesame oil
3, sliced green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 5 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Add 3 lbs beef short ribs and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the marinated short ribs and brown for 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized.
Step 3: Pour in 3 cups water to cover the ribs partially. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 2 hours until meat is tender and falling off the bone.
Step 4: Remove lid and simmer uncovered for an additional 20 minutes to reduce sauce until thickened and glossy.
Step 5: Garnish with 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving with steamed rice.