Korean-Style Braised Beef Short Ribs with Soy and Ginger

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Tender beef short ribs slowly braised in a savory soy-ginger sauce with garlic and scallions for deep Korean-inspired flavor. This korean-inspired beef ready in about 200 minutes pairs bone-in beef short ribs, soy sauce, packed brown sugar 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: 180 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. Add 3 lbs bone-in beef short ribs, browning on all sides for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply caramelized; remove ribs and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium and add 5 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger to the pot, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, and 2 cups water, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  4. Step 4: Return the short ribs to the pot, nestling them into the liquid. Cover and transfer to the preheated oven, braising for 2.5 to 3 hours until meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
  5. Step 5: Remove ribs from pot and skim any excess fat from the braising liquid. Stir in 4 chopped scallions, then spoon the sauce over the ribs before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Korean-Style Braised Beef Short Ribs with Soy and Ginger take to make?

Total time is about 200 minutes (20 min prep + 180 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-Style Braised Beef Short Ribs with Soy and Ginger?

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 bone-in beef short ribs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Korean-Style Braised Beef Short Ribs with Soy and Ginger?

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-Style Braised Beef Short Ribs with Soy and Ginger 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-Style Braised Beef Short Ribs with Soy and Ginger?

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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