Korean Beef Short Rib Marinade & Grill
Tender beef short ribs glazed in a sweet-savory soy marinade, grilled until caramelized. A showstopping weeknight Korean dinner that feels restaurant-quality in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb beef short ribs (flanken-cut, 1/4-inch thick)
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 3 whole scallions, sliced thin (white and green parts separated)
Instructions
- 1
Pat beef ribs dry. Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- 2
Add beef ribs to marinade, toss to coat evenly, and let sit 8 minutes at room temperature.
- 3
Heat a heavy skillet or grill pan over medium-high until it smokes, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Sear ribs without moving 2–3 minutes per side until edges caramelize and meat browns deeply.
- 5
Pour remaining marinade into pan, tilting to coat ribs, and cook 1 minute until glaze sets.
- 6
Slide onto a plate, scatter white scallion parts over top, drizzle with any pan glaze, and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- 12-inch cast iron skillet or grill pan
- tongs
- paper towels
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