Soy-Garlic Glazed Korean Beef Short Ribs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Tender beef short ribs slow-cooked and glazed with a savory soy-garlic sauce, delivering rich umami flavors that melt in your mouth. This Korean recipe, ready in about 435 minutes, pairs beef short ribs, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef short ribs
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 5 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 cup water
• 3, chopped for garnish scallions
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 3 pounds beef short ribs in a large slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 5 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, 1 cup water, and 1 teaspoon black pepper until combined.
2. Step 2: Pour the sauce mixture over the ribs, ensuring they are submerged as much as possible. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours until ribs are fork-tender.
3. Step 3: Once cooked, transfer ribs to a baking sheet and preheat oven broiler to high.
4. Step 4: Spoon 1/3 cup of the cooking liquid over ribs and broil for 3-4 minutes until the glaze caramelizes and edges crisp.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 3 chopped scallions and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds before serving.