Crock Pot Korean Short Ribs
Enjoy this easy Crock Pot Korean Short Ribs recipe with tender beef, savory and spicy flavors, and a delicious sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner! Includes tips, variations, and gluten-free substitutions.
Equipment
- 1 Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef short ribs
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt and pepper seasoning
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoons ginger fresh or dried
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 bunch green onions
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the short ribs generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Slice the onions, mince the garlic, and grate or chop the ginger.
- Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and once the oil is hot, sear the short ribs on all sides until they are browned. This searing step locks in the flavor and adds depth to the dish. After searing, transfer the ribs to your crock pot.
- If you have time, In the same skillet, add the sliced onion, garlic, and minced ginger, and sauté them for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent. (This is not required)
- Next, add the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, and sesame oil to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir the mixture until the sugar is fully dissolved and all ingredients are well combined. Pour this flavorful sauce over the short ribs in the crock pot, ensuring the meat is fully covered.
- Cover the crock pot and cook the ribs on low heat for 6-8 hours or until the ribs are tender and the meat is falling off the bone.
- To thicken the sauce, skim off any excess fat from the surface of the sauce in the crock pot. Mix the cornstarch with a small amount of water to create a slurry, then stir the slurry into the sauce in the crock pot. Increase the heat to high and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve the ribs hot, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired, and enjoy your flavorful and tender Korean short ribs!
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 26gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1990mgPotassium: 558mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 3mg
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