Korean Kalbi (Galbi) - Grilled Marinated Short Ribs

Indulge in the bold flavors of Korean Kalbi (Galbi) - Grilled Marinated Short Ribs, a crowd-pleasing dish that showcases the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and smoky. These tender beef short ribs are marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and a touch of grated Asian pear for natural sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth texture. After soaking up the rich marinade, the ribs are grilled to perfection, achieving those irresistibly caramelized edges. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this Korean BBQ classic is ideal for a summer cookout or a special weeknight meal. Serve with steamed rice and banchan (Korean side dishes) for an authentic dining experience that will transport your taste buds straight to Seoul.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef short ribs
• 1 cup Soy sauce
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Water
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 4 Green onions
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 Asian pear
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the marinade: in a large mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and sesame oil. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 2

Grate the pear using a fine grater and add it to the marinade. This will help tenderize the meat and add a subtle sweetness.

Step 3

Mince the garlic cloves and slice the green onions thinly, then add them to the marinade along with the rice wine vinegar and black pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Step 4

Place the beef short ribs into a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the ribs, ensuring that each piece is well-coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap.

Step 5

Refrigerate the marinating ribs for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully penetrate the meat.

Step 6

Preheat your grill to a medium-high heat. While the grill is heating up, remove the ribs from the marinade and allow any excess liquid to drip off.

Step 7

Place the ribs on the preheated grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are nicely charred and cooked to your desired level of doneness.

Step 8

Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Step 9

Garnish the grilled ribs with sesame seeds and additional sliced green onions, if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately with steamed rice and your choice of Korean side dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2030.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4245.0

Total Fat 226.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.8g
Cholesterol 911.7mg	0%
Sodium 18102.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 269.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 213.1g
Protein 275.4g	0%

Vitamin D 108.9IU	0%
Calcium 550.8mg	0%
Iron 24.6mg	0%
Potassium 5372.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.3%

Protein: 26.1%

Carbs: 25.6%