Serious Korean BBQ Short Ribs
A bold, sweet-and-spicy Korean favorite featuring melt-in-your-mouth short ribs glazed with a glossy gochujang-based sauce. Perfect for sharing. This korean-inspired beef ready in about 170 minutes pairs frenched beef short ribs, gochujang, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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
- 2 lbs, frenched beef short ribs
- 3 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 6 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp, grated ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F. In a bowl, whisk gochujang, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, brown sugar, and water until smooth — set aside.
- Step 2: Pat ribs dry with paper towels. Place in a shallow roasting pan and pour 1/3 of the sauce over them, ensuring even coating. Cover with foil and roast for 2 hours.
- Step 3: After 2 hours, uncover ribs, pour remaining sauce over them, and roast for 30 minutes until glaze is caramelized and sticky — baste ribs with pan juices every 10 minutes.
- Step 4: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving, accompanied by steamed rice and kimchi for contrast.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Serious Korean BBQ Short Ribs take to make?
Total time is about 170 minutes (20 min prep + 150 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 Serious Korean BBQ Short Ribs?
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 frenched beef short ribs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Serious Korean BBQ Short Ribs?
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 Serious Korean BBQ Short Ribs for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Serious Korean BBQ Short Ribs?
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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 150-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
