Description
Craving a cozy, flavor-packed dinner that basically cooks itself? These Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs are the ultimate comfort food. With tender, fall-off-the-bone beef bathed in a savory-sweet soy garlic sauce, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, relaxed weekends, or dinner parties. Whether you’re searching for quick dinner ideas, slow cooker meals, or a hearty, easy recipe, this dish checks all the boxes. Serve it over rice with a few tangy sides and you’ve got a restaurant-style Korean meal made right at home!
Ingredients
3 pounds beef short ribs (English-cut)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3/4 cup beef broth (or water)
4 green onions, chopped (plus more for garnish)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Optional but recommended: Sear the short ribs on all sides in a hot skillet to develop a deep, caramelized flavor.
2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and beef broth.
3. Place the short ribs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them, ensuring they’re evenly coated.
4. Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
5. Skim off any excess fat. Optional: Transfer the sauce to a pan and simmer to reduce or thicken with a cornstarch slurry.
6. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Searing the ribs before slow cooking creates richer flavor and better texture.
For a thicker, glossy sauce, reduce it on the stove or thicken with cornstarch at the end.
This dish is even better the next day—leftovers are ideal for reheating or freezing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7–8 hours (low) or 4–5 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: slow cooker, Korean short ribs, easy dinner, comfort food, beef recipes