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Saucy Galbi served with sesame seeds and cilantro
Korean style beef in rich soy sauce marinade

Braised Short Ribs (Galbi-jjim Style)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Galbi (or Kalbi) is the king of Korean BBQ, but this 'saucy' braised version (Galbi-jjim style) is the hero of weekdays. Soy sauce, brown sugar, and pungent ginger cook down into a thick, glossy glaze on the meat. Boneless short ribs (or fatty beef chuck) become buttery soft here not on a smoky grill, but in their own juices and marinade.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 550 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Korean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Deep skillet or wok
  • Bowl for marinating
  • Sharp knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Cut meat into 1.5 inch cubes. Finely slice onion, grate garlic and ginger.

Tip: Cut meat against grain for easier tenderizing and chewing.
2 ✓

Mix marinade: soy sauce, water, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated garlic, and ginger. Toss meat and onion in it, let stand for 30 minutes (or overnight).

Tip: Sugar and soy enzymes start tenderizing meat fibers during marinating, while salt penetrates inside (osmosis).
3 ✓

Heat deep skillet. Remove meat from marinade (reserve liquid!) and sear on all sides over high heat.

Tip: Sear, don't steam! Brown crust adds flavor. If it releases too much juice, cook in batches.
4 ✓

Pour reserved marinade and sliced chili over meat. Cover and simmer on low heat until meat is tender (approx. 30 mins). If liquid evaporates, add a little water.

Tip: Steam under lid tenderizes meat while sauce flavors concentrate.
5 ✓

Remove lid and boil off remaining water until sauce turns into thick, syrupy glaze on meat. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds and cilantro.

Tip: Sugary sauce caramelizes quickly at the end and can burn, so stay alert and stir!

Recipe FAQ

Can I use other meat?
Yes, it's divine with chicken thigh fillets too, but cooking time is shorter (approx. 15-20 mins). Pork shoulder is also a good choice.
Sauce stayed too thin.
Remove meat and boil sauce on high heat for a few minutes until it thickens (reduction).

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs Boneless Short Ribs or Chuck Roast (cubed)
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 db Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 db Chili Pepper (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Cilantro