Korean-Style Grilled Beef Short Rib Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

Tender beef short ribs marinated in a savory-sweet Korean sauce, threaded on skewers, and grilled to caramelized perfection. This Korean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs beef short ribs, thinly sliced, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef short ribs, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 6 wooden skewers, soaked

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp gochujang, and 2 tbsp sliced green onions; whisk until sugar dissolves.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef short ribs to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours for deep flavor.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated short rib slices onto 6 soaked wooden skewers, folding meat to fit.
4. Step 4: Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until meat is nicely caramelized and cooked through but still juicy.
5. Step 5: Remove from grill and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving to add nutty aroma and crunch.