Kalbi (Marinated Beef Short Ribs)
Korean-style marinated beef short ribs are made with a sweet and savory sauce.
The marinade is a mix of soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and other ingredients.
The ribs are then grilled until they are cooked through.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 21, 2026Share
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Korean-style marinated beef short ribs are made with a sweet and savory sauce.
The marinade is a mix of soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and other ingredients.
The ribs are then grilled until they are cooked through.
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Ingredients 7
0.75 cup white sugar
0.75 cup soy sauce
0.25 cup sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
5 pounds beef short ribs
Instructions
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1
Mix the sugar and soy sauce in a bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add the sesame oil, garlic, green onions, and sesame seeds, and whisk them together. Put the short ribs in a large bag and pour the marinade over them. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
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Preheat a grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Take the ribs out of the bag and throw away the marinade.
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Grill the short ribs for about 15 minutes per side, until they are firm and grey in the center. The internal temperature should be 70 degrees C.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 995 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 80g
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Saturated Fat 31g
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Cholesterol 155mg
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Sodium 1888mg
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Total Carbohydrate 29g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 39g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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