Super Easy Kalbi
Super Easy Kalbi
Ingredients
For the Kalbi Marinade
- 1 cup shoyu
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 pounds beef short ribs, flanken-cut kalbi style
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked rice, hot
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the shoyu and granulated sugar. Whisk until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds, and honey to the shoyu mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the flanken-cut beef short ribs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes, or preferably overnight for best flavor (up to 12 hours).
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Light your Cowboy Charcoal or preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400-450°F). Ensure the grill grates are clean and oiled to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 425
- 5
Remove the kalbi from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Place the kalbi directly on the hot grill grates.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Sear the kalbi for 2-4 minutes per side, or until it has a beautiful char and is cooked to your desired doneness. Kalbi cooks quickly due to its thin cut.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Remove the cooked kalbi from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Serve the kalbi immediately over a bed of hot cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and additional sesame seeds.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Super Easy Kalbi
For the Kalbi Marinade
- 1 cup shoyu
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 pounds beef short ribs, flanken-cut kalbi style
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked rice, hot
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the shoyu and granulated sugar. Whisk until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds, and honey to the shoyu mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the flanken-cut beef short ribs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes, or preferably overnight for best flavor (up to 12 hours).
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Light your Cowboy Charcoal or preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400-450°F). Ensure the grill grates are clean and oiled to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 425 - 5
Remove the kalbi from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Place the kalbi directly on the hot grill grates.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Sear the kalbi for 2-4 minutes per side, or until it has a beautiful char and is cooked to your desired doneness. Kalbi cooks quickly due to its thin cut.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Remove the cooked kalbi from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Serve the kalbi immediately over a bed of hot cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and additional sesame seeds.
⏱️ 2 min