Best 8 Korean Beef Ribs Recipes

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Korean beef ribs, known as galbi or kalbi, are a quintessential Korean dish that tantalizes taste buds with its savory, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors. Whether you prefer the classic grilled version or the tender braised ribs, Korean beef ribs offer a delightful culinary experience that embodies the essence of Korean cuisine. With its rich history and cultural significance, galbi has become a beloved dish enjoyed by both locals and international food enthusiasts alike. Discover the secrets to preparing mouthwatering Korean beef ribs, exploring the various cooking techniques, marinade options, and side dishes that elevate this dish to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY SWEET & SAVORY KOREAN BBQ GRILLED BEEF SHORT RIBS (KAL



Easy Sweet & Savory Korean BBQ Grilled Beef Short Ribs (Kal image

This is probably the best homemade Korean grilled beef dish EVER, no exaggeration. I guess you can think of it as a Korean-style beef teriyaki. It is my daughter's favorite way to eat meat and I've never met an American who didn't like it. I was surprised not to find any other kalbi recipe on the zaar, though there are many for braised short ribs and the other korean bbq beef, bulgogi. Kalbi is simple and delicious. Growing up, I typically only had kalbi on special occasions, family holiday dinners, church picnics, and the like. In a restaurant, it can get very pricey but it's a real treat of an experience to have kalbi cooked right at the table and have all sorts of side dishes to eat with it. This recipe is also very flexible: easily doubled; any sweeteners can work in place of sugar (pear juice, honey, brown sugar); easily fried in a skillet or broiled in the oven or grilled... You can serve with just rice, or go all out restaurant-style and serve with red lettuce leaves for wrapping, spicy bean paste, slices of garlic cloves, sliced up scallions and kimchi. It's up to you! The only important thing to remember is the proportion of sugar to soy sauce to water that will result in the best combination of sweet and savory. Prep time does not include marinating time.

Provided by olivejuice

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs beef short ribs (Flanken style or Korean style)
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 yellow onion, halved and sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 scallions, chopped
1 head red leaf lettuce, washed (optional)
3 scallions, sliced lengthwise (optional)
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
1/4 cup hot bean paste (optional) or 1/4 cup chili paste (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse short ribs under the faucet to get rid of loose bone bits. Soak the short ribs in water for 10 minutes to drain out some of the blood. They can be soaked in a roasting pan, ziploc bag, or large bowl--- whatever container you would like to use for marinating.
  • In your marinating container, combine sugar, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, onion, garlic, sesame seeds and scallions. Dissolve the sugar into the mixture as much as possible, but it will likely not become totally dissolved.
  • Lay rib pieces in the marinade, dispersing onion slices between and on top of the meat and submerging the meat as much as possible.
  • Let the beef marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes, and ideally overnight.
  • Line the grill with foil and poke holes in the foil. On medium high heat, grill the short ribs 5-7 minutes on each side until the meat is cooked medium-well and the bones do not bleed. In my opinion, this particular dish is best with a bit of burnt edges and near-well-doneness.
  • Serve with rice.
  • Alternatively, add extra flair! Wash and break off whole leaves of red lettuce and place on a serving plate (note: red lettuce is not actually red and is widely available in grocery stores). In a small bowl, toss long thin slices of scallion with sesame oil and red pepper flakes. Serve short ribs cut into thirds or about 1 inch squares (kitchen shears work best). In a small dish, place spicy bean paste or hot sauce. To assemble, wrap each piece of meat in a red lettuce leaf with scallion mixture and a dot of the spicy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1674.8, Fat 133.6, SaturatedFat 55.1, Cholesterol 258.6, Sodium 4194.5, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 52.5, Protein 58.4

GRILLED KOREAN-STYLE BEEF SHORT RIBS



Grilled Korean-Style Beef Short Ribs image

Go talk to your friendly neighborhood butcher, tell them you want some flanken-style beef short ribs, and give this great grill technique a try.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 10h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large Asian pear, peeled, cored and sliced
⅓ cup sherry wine
⅓ cup soy sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar
⅛ cup brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, peeled
5 slices fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 pounds beef short ribs, trimmed
1 chopped green onion for garnish

Steps:

  • Mix pear slices, sherry wine, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, hot chili paste, and sesame oil in a blender until smooth, about 4 minutes.
  • Arrange short ribs in a 9x13-inch baking dish and coat completely with marinade. Cover baking dish with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to marinate for 8 to 12 hours.
  • Remove short ribs to a plate and blot dry with paper towel to remove excess marinade.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill short ribs until firm, hot, and slightly pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1053.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 186.5 mg, Fat 85.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 44.8 g, SaturatedFat 35.7 g, Sodium 1521.6 mg, Sugar 14 g

KOREAN KALBI JJIM (BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS)



Korean Kalbi Jjim (Braised Beef Short Ribs) image

This is a traditional meat dish eaten on special occasions like holidays and large gatherings. Enjoy with rice and side dishes (banchan).

Provided by mykoreaneats

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds beef short ribs, or more to taste
1 onion, quartered
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced
2 cloves garlic
5 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
½ cup Japanese beech mushrooms
7 chestnuts (bam), or more to taste
7 dried Korean dates (daechu)
1 tablespoon corn syrup (mulyeot)
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Soak beef short ribs in a large bowl of cold water to remove residual blood, about 30 minutes.
  • Place short ribs, onion, ginger, and 2 cloves garlic in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, skimming any foam that floats to the top, 20 to 30 minutes. Measure out 2 cups of broth and reserve. Drain short ribs and rinse under cold water; discard onion, ginger, and garlic. Cool until easily handled.
  • Make slits in each short rib to remove or cut away excess fat.
  • Return short ribs to the pot. Add reserved broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, 4 minced garlic cloves, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer over low heat until flavors combine, about 45 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, chestnuts, and dates. Continue simmering until potatoes are tender and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir corn syrup into the sauce. Simmer until sauce has a slightly syrupy consistency, about 5 minutes more. Garnish with green onion slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 841.4 mg, Sugar 16 g

THE REAL DEAL KOREAN BEEF RIBS



The Real Deal Korean Beef Ribs image

This is an authentic Korean beef rib recipe, not the Americanized version. This is super easy and a crowd pleaser. This is for 4 pounds of ribs. I find 2 tablespoons of honey is perfect for a not-so-sweet rib. This gives you the perfect amount of tanginess. However, if you like it sweeter you can add up to 3 tablespoons.

Provided by KoreanITGal

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time P1DT1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds Korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick across bones)
½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
1 ½ tablespoons Asian plum wine

Steps:

  • Wash the ribs, removing any stray bits of bone, and allow to drain for 30 minutes.
  • Whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, honey, garlic, pepper, water, sesame oil, and plum wine until the sugar has dissolved; pour the mixture into a 1 gallon plastic zipper bag. Place the ribs into the marinade, squeeze all the air out of the bag, zip it up, and refrigerate at least 24 hours.
  • The next day, remove the ribs from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature before grilling. Remove the ribs from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Grill the ribs until browned and no longer pink inside, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 122.9 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 787 mg, Sugar 42.8 g

KOREAN-STYLE GRILLED BEEF SHORT RIBS AND SCALLIONS



Korean-Style Grilled Beef Short Ribs and Scallions image

Categories     Garlic     Ginger     Onion     Marinate     Backyard BBQ     Beef Rib     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Sesame     Soy Sauce     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

six 1 1/2- to 2-inch-thick beef short ribs, trimmed of excess fat on the meat side
5 garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press or minced
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons Oriental sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
18 scallions, trimmed

Steps:

  • Cut through the meaty side of each short rib to the bone at 1/2-inch intervals, leaving the meat attached to the bone. In a bowl whisk together well the garlic, the soy sauce, the oil, the gingerroot, the sugar, the vinegar, the sesame seeds, and the pepper and coat each rib thoroughly with the marinade, transferring the ribs as they are coated to a large resealable plastic bag. Add the scallions and any remaining marinade to the bag, seal the bag, and let the mixture marinate, chilled, turning the bag occasionally, overnight.
  • Grill the ribs, the marinade discarded, meaty side down, on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals for 8 minutes, turn them, and grill them for 6 minutes more for medium-rare meat. Grill the scallions, turning them occasionally, for 4 minutes, or until they are just browned.

SLOW-COOKED KOREAN BEEF SHORT RIBS



Slow-Cooked Korean Beef Short Ribs image

Make and share this Slow-Cooked Korean Beef Short Ribs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Virginia Cherry Blo

Categories     Korean

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 -4 1/2 lbs beef short ribs
1/4 cup green onion, chopped (with tops)
1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari sauce)
1/4 cup beef broth (or water)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
hot cooked rice (or Linguine Pasta)
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place ribs in slow cooker. Combine green onions, say sauce, broth, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and pepper in medium bowl; mix well and pour over ribs. Cover; cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours or until ribs are fork tender.
  • Remove ribs from cooking liquid; cool slightly. Trim excess fat. Cut rib meat into bite-size pieces, discarding bones and fat. Let cooking liquid stand 5 minutes to allow fat to rise. Skim off fat.
  • Stir sesame seed oil into liquid. Return beef to slow cooker. Cover; cook 15 to 30 minutes or until hot. Serve with rice; garnish with sesame seeds.

OVEN BAKED KOREAN BBQ BEEF RIBS



Oven Baked Korean BBQ Beef Ribs image

You can use other types of ribs (baby back ribs) but these tend to have more meat on then.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Beef

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 kg beef spare ribs (4.4 lbs)
3/4 c soy sauce
6 Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 c rice wine (mirin)
20 g red apple or asian pear (about 8 oz)
180 g onion (about 6 oz)
2 Tbsp minced ginger
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients except ribs to make marinade.
  • 2. Pour the marinade over the meat and make sure it's reaching all parts of the meat. Cover the meat and transfer it to the fridge. Marinate the meat for at least 4 hrs (but ideally for 24 hrs for optimal results).
  • 3. Preheat the oven on 100 C/212 F (on fan forced setting) for 20 minutes.
  • 4. Lay down some waxed baking paper (or aluminum foil) on a baking sheet (or roasting pan). Then place the marinated rack of ribs. Splash some marinade around the ribs but discard most of sauce.
  • 5. Cook it for 8 hrs.
  • 6. Take the meat out and carve. Serve.

KOREAN BEEF RIBS



Korean Beef Ribs image

Curry powder is the star ingredient in the basting sauce for this delicious, spicy rib roast recipe.

Provided by Lindsay Perejma

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rib Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds rib roast
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup packed brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons curry powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Trim excess fat from rib roast, place on a medium baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake approximately 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and curry powder.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Drain juices from ribs and cut into 4 separate pieces. Place on the prepared grill. Basting frequently with the vegetable oil mixture and turning often, cook ribs 15 to 20 minutes, or until richly glazed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1389.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 241.5 mg, Fat 119.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 58.3 g, SaturatedFat 42.2 g, Sodium 1993.5 mg, Sugar 14 g

Tips:

  • To make the ribs more flavorful, marinate them for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the ribs in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.
  • To make the ribs more crispy, broil them for a few minutes at the end of cooking.
  • Serve the ribs with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Korean beef ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a little bit of preparation, you can make this dish at home and impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give Korean beef ribs a try.

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