Korean Galbi Short Ribs
Tender beef short ribs glazed in a sweet-savory soy marinade with pear, ginger, and sesame. Broiled until caramelized and juicy—restaurant-quality in under an hour.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g

Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 medium pear, peeled and grated
- 1.5 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2.5 lbs beef short ribs (flanken-cut, 0.5-inch thick)
Instructions
- 1
Combine soy sauce, grated pear, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and brown sugar in a bowl.
- 2
Pat short ribs dry with paper towels. Arrange in a large baking dish or resealable bag.
- 3
Pour marinade over ribs, coating all sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Position oven rack 4–5 inches from the broiler. Preheat broiler to high for 5 minutes.
- 5
Transfer ribs to a broiler pan, arranging in a single layer. Reserve marinade.
- 6
Broil for 6–8 minutes until edges char and caramelize, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- 7
Flip ribs. Brush with reserved marinade. Broil another 6–8 minutes until deeply caramelized.
- 8
Serve immediately while ribs are hot and glazed.
Tools you’ll need
- large baking dish or resealable bag
- broiler pan or rimmed sheet pan
- mixing bowl
- paper towels
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