How to Make Korean Beef Short Rib Stew (Galbi Jjim) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Korean cuisine is known for its bold flavors and hearty dishes, and one classic recipe that embodies these qualities is the Korean Beef Short Rib Stew, also known as Galbi Jjim. This dish is a beloved comfort food in Korean households, loved for its tender and juicy beef ribs simmered in a rich, savory sauce. It's a dish that is perfect for warming up on a cold day, or for enjoying as a hearty and satisfying meal any time of the year.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken), cut into 3-inch segments
  • 4 cups water
  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 carrots, cut into chunks
  • 2 small potatoes, cut into chunks
  • ½ cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
  • 6 chestnuts, peeled (Optional)
  • 6 dates, pitted (Optional)
  • sliced green onion

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Cover the ribs with cold water, refrigerate, and soak for 1 hour. Drain the ribs, place in a saucepan with 4 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Cook the ribs for 10 minutes, drain, and reserve 2 cups of liquid. Place the ribs and the reserved liquid in a large pot.
  • Mix together the soy sauce, garlic, onion, rice wine, and brown sugar in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the mixture over the ribs and broth. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Mix in the carrots, potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, corn syrup, sesame oil, chestnuts, and dates, and simmer until the meat and vegetables are very tender, about 1 more hour.
  • Remove the beef and vegetables to a serving dish, and reduce the liquid in the pot to make a thickened gravy. Pour the sauce over the ribs and vegetables, sprinkle with sliced green onion, and serve.
  • Nutrition

    749 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 1454mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1021mg