Korean-Style Braised Beef Short Ribs

Ingredients

• 4 lbs bone-in beef short ribs
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 Asian pear, grated (or 3 tablespoons pear juice)
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Steamed rice for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot Dutch oven with oil on all sides until deep brown. Remove and set aside.

2. 2

   Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, grated pear, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.

3. 3

   Place onion quarters in the bottom of the Dutch oven. Nestle short ribs on top.

4. 4

   Pour the soy-pear mixture and beef broth over the ribs.

5. 5

   Cover and braise in a 325°F oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is falling off the bone.

6. 6

   Remove ribs carefully. Strain the braising liquid, skim off the fat, and reduce by half in a saucepan.

7. 7

   Plate ribs over steamed rice, spoon the reduced sauce over top, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.