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Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs

Savory Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs for Ultimate Comfort

Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs are a comforting dish with unforgettable flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: comfort food, easy recipe, Korean Short Ribs, meal prep, Slow Cooker
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

For the Ribs and Vegetables

  • 4-6 lbs beef short ribs, bone-in for tender, juicy meat after slow cooking
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium onion coarsely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional

For the Sauce

  • ½ cup soy sauce low-sodium preferred
  • ½ cup beef broth ideally low-sodium
  • ¼ cup honey or 1 cup cubed pear
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted, for garnish

For Serving

  • 1 cup steamed rice
  • 1 teaspoon green onions finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon additional sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Preparation

  • Gather all your ingredients, peel and cut potatoes and carrots into 1-inch cubes, coarsely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.
  • In your slow cooker, place the beef short ribs at the bottom, layer potatoes and carrots on top, followed by onion, garlic, and ginger.
  • Pour in soy sauce and beef broth over the layered ingredients, drizzle honey or substitute with cubed pear, add sesame oil, and sprinkle crushed red pepper if desired.
  • Stir gently to combine all ingredients, cover the slow cooker, and set it to cook on low for 6 hours.
  • After 6 hours, check the tenderness of the short ribs; they should be fork-tender. Cook for an additional 30 minutes if needed.
  • Serve the ribs hot over steamed rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 4mg