Spicy Korean-Style Braised Beef Short Ribs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

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Tender beef short ribs braised in a spicy, savory sauce with garlic, ginger, and Korean chili paste, perfect for a comforting dinner. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 150 minutes, pairs beef short ribs, soy sauce, water 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 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: 15 min Cook: 135 min Serves 6 Korean cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs, cut into 2-inch pieces beef short ribs
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 cups water
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
6 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 stalks, chopped green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large Dutch oven, combine 3 lbs beef short ribs, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 cups water, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp gochujang, 6 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger.
Step 2: Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover and simmer gently for 2 hours until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
Step 3: Remove the lid and increase heat to medium-high. Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ribs.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp sesame oil and sprinkle with 3 chopped green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.