Low-Simmered Korean Beef Short Rib Stew
Beef short ribs slowly simmered in a savory soy-ginger broth with daikon radish and scallions, delivering deep umami flavors with tender meat. This Korean-inspired low-carb recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs beef short ribs, daikon radish, green onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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
- 2 lbs, cut into 2-inch pieces beef short ribs
- 1 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks daikon radish
- 4, cut into 2-inch pieces green onions
- 5 cloves, smashed garlic cloves
- 2-inch piece, sliced thinly fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 cups water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 2 lbs beef short ribs and pat dry. Place them in a large pot and add 4 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat and skim off any foam that rises, about 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Lower the heat to a low simmer and add 1 medium peeled and chunked daikon radish, 4 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces, 5 smashed garlic cloves, and 2-inch sliced fresh ginger. Stir in 1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Cover the pot partially and simmer on low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours until the beef is extremely tender and the broth is rich and flavorful. Stir occasionally and top off with water if needed to keep ribs covered.
- Step 4: Remove ginger slices and serve hot with steamed rice or vegetables.









