Description
Korean Slow Cooker Short Ribs are fall-apart tender and packed with sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavor. Simmered low and slow in a rich soy-garlic sauce, these ribs are perfect served over rice for an easy but impressive comfort meal.
Ingredients
Short Ribs
- 3 pounds beef short ribs (bone-in)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Season Ribs: Season short ribs thoroughly with salt and black pepper on all sides to enhance their natural flavor.
- Place in Slow Cooker: Arrange the seasoned short ribs in the slow cooker in a single layer for even cooking.
- Prepare Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, minced ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes to create a flavorful sauce.
- Pour Sauce Over Ribs: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the short ribs ensuring they are well coated.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or on HIGH for 4–5 hours until the ribs are very tender and easily pull apart.
- Optional Broiling: For a caramelized exterior, transfer the cooked ribs to a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 3–5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over the ribs just before serving to add freshness and texture.
Notes
- Serve over steamed rice or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- For a thicker sauce, remove ribs after cooking and simmer the liquid in a saucepan until reduced to desired consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
