Cheesy Spicy Galbi-Jjim Braised Beef Short Ribs
By Tiffy Cooks
This cheesy, spicy Galbi-Jjim, Korean Braised Beef Short Ribs is one of my all-time favorite comfort dishes. This braised short rib dish is so rich and absolutely melts in your mouth. For for cozy winter nights. it's the ideal stay-at-home winter dinner meal. To make this Galbi-Jjim even better, we're topping it off with melted shredded cheese - just like Korean BBQ Restaurants in Los Angeles! This tender, flavorful short rib on top of a big bowl of rice could be dinner for you tonight!
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Beef Short Ribs
- 2 Large Carrots
- 4-5 Potatoes
- 1 Onion
- 4-5 stalks Green Onion
- 3 Slices Ginger
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese optional
Spicy Galbi-Jjim Sauce
- 1 Korean Pear
- 23-25 cloves Garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Sake
- 1 tbsp Sweetener I used honey
- 1 Tablespoon Korean red chili flakes
Instructions
- Soak short ribs in cold water for an hour and a half, changing the water every 30 minutes.
- Blanche the short ribs in boiling water with green onion and ginger slices for 10 minutes.
- While the short ribs blanche, combine Korean pear, fresh garlic, soy sauce, sake, sweetener of choice, and Korean red chili flakes in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Rinse short ribs in cold water, and place them in a separate pot.
- Drizzle in the sauce from the blender and add chopped onion. Cover and bring to a low simmer for 30 minutes
- Remove the cover, and simmer for 10 more minutes.
- Add in carrots and potatoes, mix well, cover and simmer for additional 30 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked through and beef is tender.
