Description

Galbi is the crown jewel of Korean BBQ—juicy, marinated beef short ribs grilled to smoky, caramelized perfection. The bone-in ribs soak up a flavorful blend of fruit, garlic, soy, and sesame, resulting in tender, sweet-savory bites that practically melt in your mouth. Fire up the grill—it’s feast time.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat

4 lb beef short ribs (galbi cut, cross-cut with bone-in)

Key Marinade Ingredients

½ Asian pear (or 1 kiwi), grated

2 tbsp minced garlic

½ medium white onion, grated or finely chopped

1 tsp minced ginger

½ cup soy sauce

½ cup water

3 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp honey

¼ cup mirin

2 tbsp sesame oil

1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Make the marinade: In a blender or large bowl, mix pear (or kiwi), onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, water, sugar, honey, mirin, sesame oil, and black pepper.

Marinate the ribs: Place ribs in a large zip-top bag or dish. Pour marinade over the meat, ensuring every piece is coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for deep flavor.

Grill to perfection: Heat grill to medium-high. Shake off excess marinade and grill ribs 3–4 minutes per side until nicely charred and caramelized.

Serve hot: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy with rice, kimchi, and Korean side dishes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 450-500/serving
Sugar: 15g/serving
Sodium: 900mg/serving
Fat: 28g/serving
Saturated Fat: 11g/serving
Carbohydrates: 20g/serving
Protein: 32g/serving