Korean Short Ribs in 20 Mins | 3 ingredients | 1 Secret | 100% Kid-Approved
Make delicious Korean-style short ribs in just 20 minutes with only 3 simple ingredients. A family-friendly recipe that even the pickiest eaters will love!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef short ribs (flanken-cut)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat short ribs dry and score lightly on both sides.
- 2
Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic to create the marinade.
- 3
Coat ribs generously with the marinade.
- 4
Heat a grill pan or skillet over high heat.
- 5
Cook ribs 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized.
- 6
Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.
- 7
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- 8
Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Pro Tips
- •Flanken-cut ribs cook faster than English-cut
- •High heat is key for caramelization
- •Let the meat rest for 2 minutes before serving
Variations
- •Add gochujang for a spicy kick
- •Use pork ribs as an alternative
- •Marinate overnight for deeper flavor
Comments (2)
Made these short ribs last night and my kids devoured them! The 3-ingredient marinade is genius. So simple but so flavorful!
So happy to hear that, Maria! That's exactly what we love - simple recipes the whole family enjoys!
Can I use regular short ribs instead of flanken-cut?
Absolutely! English-cut ribs will work too, just increase cooking time to about 8-10 minutes per side since they're thicker.