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Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs Delight

Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs are a melt-in-your-mouth dish that transforms simple ingredients into a rich feast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course One-Pot Meals
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

For the Short Ribs

  • 3 pounds beef short ribs bone-in adds flavor
  • 2 medium potatoes or sweet potatoes
  • 2 medium carrots or parsnips
  • ½ cup soy sauce low-sodium optional
  • 1 cup beef broth homemade enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons honey or cubed pear
  • 1 medium onion coarsely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted optional
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated or powdered
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil for authentic flavor
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional for spice

For Serving

  • 2 cups steamed rice jasmine or sticky rice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions finely chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Gather and prepare ingredients: wash and peel potatoes and carrots, cutting into 1-inch cubes. Chop onion, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
  • Place beef short ribs in slow cooker bone-side down. Arrange potatoes and carrots around the ribs.
  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, beef broth, honey (or pear), sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper until combined.
  • Pour sauce over ribs and vegetables, ensuring everything is coated. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  • After 6 hours, check that short ribs are fork-tender. Cook an additional hour if needed.
  • Serve over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

Always check for tenderness; fresh ingredients provide the best flavor. Don't skip garnishes for added texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
Keyword comfort food, easy recipe, Hearty Meal, Korean Short Ribs, Slow Cooker, Weeknight Dinner
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