Craving a hearty dish that’s bursting with umami and melt-in-your-mouth texture? These Oven Braised Korean Beef Short Ribs are the ultimate comfort food, slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, savory-sweet marinade. Featuring bone-in beef short ribs that are first seared to a golden crust, then braised low and slow in the oven with a bold blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, Gochujang, lime, garlic, rice wine vinegar, and brown sugar – this dish is the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy.
You loved our traditional oven braised short ribs recipe, so we decided to give them some Korean flair with those sweet and savory flavors everyone loves about Korean cuisine!
Perfect for make-ahead meals, holiday dinners, or when you just want some tender short ribs, these fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs will become a beloved favorite in your recipe rotation. They practically cook themselves!
Ingredients for Korean Braised Short Ribs Recipe
The key ingredient in this recipe, besides the short ribs themselves, is gochujang. It is a backbone of Korean cooking and has the most incredible flavor! It makes the ribs a little sweet and a little spicy and a whole lot delicious! Here is a list of everything you’ll need:
- Short Ribs
- For Pan Searing: Flour, Kosher Salt, Black Pepper and Olive Oil
- For the Braising Liquid: Rice Wine Vinegar, Limes (juice and zest), Gochujang, Soy Sauce, Brown Sugar, Sesame Oil, Beef Bouillon and Water
- Aromatics: Green Onions, Garlic and Ginger
- Garnishes: Green Onions, Chili Peppers, Cilantro and Sesame Seeds
For all the details and measurements for each ingredient, continue to scroll down to the end of the post.
What is Gochujang?
Gochujang is a red chili paste that also contains glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, salt, and occasionally sweeteners. It’s thick and sticky and can be quite spicy and very concentrated and pungent in flavor.
- Is Gochujang spicy? I am a big wimp when it comes to spiciness, so I usually get a pretty mild variety. The heat can vary depending on what brand you buy, so check the label for the heat indicator. We like this one.
- Where do you buy gochujang? You can find gochujang at any grocery store. It will be in the Asian food section near the soy sauce and