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Tender Caramelized Asian Beef Short Rib for Easy Dinner Ideas

Tender Caramelized Asian Beef Short Rib for Easy Dinner Ideas

This Tender Caramelized Asian Beef Short Rib for Easy Dinner Ideas features melt-in-your-mouth beef glazed in a sticky, savory-sweet reduction.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Beef
  • 3 lb beef short ribs bone-in
  • 1 tsp salt kosher
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper cracked
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for searing
Caramelized Glaze
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp ginger fresh grated
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar unseasoned
  • 1 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 1 tsp sesame oil toasted
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced note

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • tongs
  • Small Bowl
  • whisk
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Searing and Braising
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the ribs until deeply browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Remove the beef and set aside; whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, vinegar, broth, and sesame oil in a bowl.
  4. Pour the sauce into the Dutch oven, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  5. Return the ribs to the pot, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and braise in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until fork-tender.
  6. Remove the lid for the final 20 minutes of cooking to allow the sauce to reduce into a thick, caramelized glaze that coats the meat.
  7. Garnish with fresh green onions before serving over rice or mashed potatoes.

Notes

For the best texture, ensure the lid is tight to trap steam; if the sauce is too thin after braising, simmer it on the stovetop for 5 minutes. These ribs taste even better the next day as the flavors deepen in the fridge.