Spicy Korean-Style Grilled Beef Short Ribs (Galbi)

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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Marinated beef short ribs grilled over high heat with a spicy-sweet Korean sauce for bold, caramelized flavor. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flanken-cut 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 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs flanken-cut beef short ribs
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp sesame oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2, sliced green onions
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp gochujang, 2 sliced green onions, and 1 tsp black pepper until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Add 2 lbs flanken-cut beef short ribs to the marinade, turning to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 3: Preheat grill to high heat (450°F). Remove ribs from marinade and shake off excess.
Step 4: Place ribs directly over the hot grill grates and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade midway, until edges are caramelized and meat is cooked to medium-rare.
Step 5: Transfer ribs to a serving platter, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and garnish with additional sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately.