Description
Deliciously tender and flavorful slow-cooked Korean short ribs with a rich soy-based marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef short ribs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste), or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds, toasted (for garnish)
- Optional: 1/4 cup beef broth or water, if you prefer more sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, gochujang, and black pepper until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the marinade is smooth.
- Trim any excess surface fat from the short ribs if desired. Place the beef short ribs in the slow cooker in an even layer, meaty side down.
- Pour the marinade evenly over the ribs, turning them once or twice so they are well coated. Add a splash of beef broth or water if you prefer extra sauce.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the ribs are very tender and easily pull away from the bone with a fork.
- Carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker and transfer them to a serving platter, tenting loosely with foil to keep warm.
- If desired, strain the cooking liquid into a small saucepan to remove any solids. Simmer over medium heat for 5–10 minutes to reduce slightly, or whisk in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water) and cook until thickened to a glossy sauce.
- Spoon the sauce generously over the short ribs. Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of gochujang.
- Consider serving with pickled vegetables for a balance of flavors.
- This recipe is ideal for meal prep; the flavors intensify when reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on LOW or 4-5 hours on HIGH
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 3oz of meat with sauce)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg