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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
Korean Galbi Short Ribs
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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. 1

    Combine soy sauce, grated pear, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and brown sugar in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Pat short ribs dry with paper towels. Arrange in a large baking dish or resealable bag.

  3. 3

    Pour marinade over ribs, coating all sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Position oven rack 4–5 inches from the broiler. Preheat broiler to high for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Transfer ribs to a broiler pan, arranging in a single layer. Reserve marinade.

  6. 6

    Broil for 6–8 minutes until edges char and caramelize, watching carefully to avoid burning.

  7. 7

    Flip ribs. Brush with reserved marinade. Broil another 6–8 minutes until deeply caramelized.

  8. 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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