Description
Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs are the kind of easy dinner that feels extra special without making the day harder. The beef turns tender and juicy as it cooks low and slow in a rich sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Every bite is packed with bold savory-sweet flavor, making this a perfect comfort food meal for busy weeknights, family dinners, or whenever you need fresh dinner ideas that still feel cozy and impressive.
Ingredients
3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
3 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
1. Pat the short ribs dry with paper towels and place them in the slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sliced onion.
3. Pour the sauce mixture over the short ribs, making sure they are well coated.
4. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the ribs are very tender.
5. Carefully remove the short ribs from the slow cooker and set them aside.
6. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
7. Add the cornstarch slurry to the slow cooker liquid and stir well.
8. Cover and cook on high for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
9. Return the short ribs to the sauce or spoon the thickened sauce over the ribs when serving.
10. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, then serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
Do not add the cornstarch slurry at the beginning of cooking, or the sauce can become gluey instead of silky and glossy at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1380mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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