20-Min Soy-Glazed Beef Short Ribs
Korean-style beef short ribs with a sticky soy-ginger glaze, charred in a hot skillet until the edges caramelize. Ready in 20 minutes and absolutely addictive.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef short ribs (flanken-cut, 1/4-inch thick)
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 clove garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 stalk scallions, chopped (plus sesame seeds for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
- 2
Pat beef dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Working in batches, sear ribs 90 seconds per side without moving. Transfer to a plate.
- 5
Pour glaze into the skillet. Return ribs to the pan and turn to coat, ~2 minutes until edges caramelize.
- 6
Drizzle sesame oil over the ribs. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- small mixing bowl
- paper towels
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- tongs
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