Description
Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs are the ultimate comfort food, bringing together tender beef short ribs soaked in a sweet-savory sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. This easy, hands-off recipe is perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or cozy nights in. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, these ribs promise a restaurant-quality experience right at home. Serve them over steamed rice or noodles for a delightful meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef short ribs, well-marbled
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Sear the Ribs: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear each side of the beef short ribs until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Mix the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
- Place Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Layer the seared ribs in your slow cooker and pour the marinade over them.
- Set It and Forget It: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Serve with Style: Transfer short ribs to plates, drizzle with extra sauce from the cooker, and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Enjoy: Serve hot alongside steamed rice or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg