Sake-Braised Short Ribs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

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A Japanese comfort dish with fall-off-the-bone short ribs simmered in a rich, umami-packed sake-based sauce. This Asian recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs Beef short ribs, Sake, Soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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: 20 min Cook: 90 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 300 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pcs (4 oz each) Beef short ribs
1/4 cup Sake
2 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Mirin
1 tbsp (grated) Ginger
2 pcs (minced) Garlic cloves
1 tsp Brown sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp sake in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic. Stir in 1 tbsp grated ginger and 1 tsp brown sugar, cooking for 1 minute until caramelized.
Step 2: Add beef short ribs and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Pour in 1/4 cup sake, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp mirin. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 1.5 hours, or until ribs are tender. Serve with steamed rice.