Kalbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs)

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Kalbi is a staple of Korean fine dining but is too expensive in restaurants. It is simple to make at home with beef short ribs and a sweet and savory sesame and soy sauce marinade. It's traditionally served sliced, rolled in romaine lettuce leaves with white rice, lightly browned garlic slices, and gochujang (Korean red pepper paste). Sure to leave your guests asking for more!

Submitted by CC bf
Updated on June 13, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ¾ cup soy sauce

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • ¾ cup water

  • 2 green onions, chopped

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil

  • 2 pounds Korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut ⅓  to ½ inch thick across bones)

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, water, green onions, garlic, and sesame oil together in a bowl until sugar has dissolved.

  3. Place ribs in a large resealable plastic bag; pour in marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

  4. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil the grate. Remove ribs from the bag; shake off excess marinade and discard marinade. Grill ribs on the preheated grill until meat is still pink but not bloody nearest the bone, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

From the Editor

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

608 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1096 Calories
86g Fat
45g Carbs
36g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 1096
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 86g 110%
Saturated Fat 36g 181%
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 2831mg 123%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 41g
Protein 36g 72%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 72mg 6%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 709mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.