These Flanken Style Short Ribs are tender and full of Asian-inspired flavors! They are marinated with a few simple ingredients, and then cooked in just 10 minutes. Serve with your favorite vegetable side dishes for a complete dinner!

Why you'll love this recipe

• The ingredients for this recipe are simple and easy to find. You'll still get big flavors, without all the fuss.
• Flanken ribs cook pretty quickly once they are done marinating. Once the ribs are done marinating, they only take about 10 minutes to cook.

What are flanken ribs?

Flanken ribs are beef short ribs that are cut across the bone, rather than in between the bone. They are usually sliced very thin and cook pretty fast. Some other names that flanken ribs are known as include: cross-cut ribs, beef short ribs, and Korean short ribs.

Flanken ribs are popularly used in Korean-style barbeque in a dish called "Kalbi" or "Galbi", also known as Korean short ribs. 

What you'll need

• Flanken Ribs - These are typically labeled as "Flanken Style Ribs" in the grocery store.
• Soy Sauce - You can use low sodium for less salt, or substitute the soy sauce for coco aminos instead.
• Rice Vinegar - The acids in the vinegar help tenderize the meat, and it also complements the other flavors in the marinade.
• Sesame Oil - Adds an additional layer of flavor to the marinade. You can use regular or toasted sesame oil based on your preference.
• Water - Water helps to balance out the strong flavors used in the marinade.
• Garlic - Fresh chopped garlic adds great flavor to the ribs as they marinate.
• Brown Sweetener - Feel free to use regular brown sugar if you're not concerned about the carbs.
• Ground Black Pepper
• Scallions - Optionally, use scallions or green onions to garnish the finished dish.

How to make flanken style short ribs

1. Add the marinade ingredients to a mixing bowl or small casserole dish.

2. Add the flanken ribs to the dish with the marinade, and cover with plastic wrap. Make sure that the ribs are fully coated with the marinade. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

3. Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the ribs in for about 3 - 5 minutes on each side.

4. Optionally, boil the leftover marinade and use it to drizzle over the finished flanken ribs.

Flanken style short ribs may also be cooked on an outdoor grill. To grill the ribs:

Heat the grill to high heat, and grill the ribs for about 3 minutes on each side.

What to serve with flanken style short ribs

Flanken ribs pair well with steamed broccoli, cauliflower rice, roasted carrots, and these Air Fryer Garlicky Green Beans. If you aren't concerned about the carbs, serve with Jasmine rice and your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.

FAQs

• Are flanken ribs tender? Yes, flanken ribs are tender when cooked properly. To make them tender, be sure to marinade the ribs before cooking. 
• What's the difference between short ribs and flanken ribs? Short ribs are cut between the bone, resulting in thicker meat chunks. On the other hand, flanken ribs are cut across the bone, resulting in thinner cuts of meat.
• Can flanken ribs be pink in the center? Flanken ribs may be cooked to your preference from rare to well done. I prefer them to be cooked medium well.

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Flanken Style Short Ribs

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 1 hour

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

These Flanken Style Short Ribs are tender, and full of flavor! Enjoy the taste of Korean-inspired barbecue right at home!

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds flanken ribs
• scallions, for garnish

For the marinade

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons brown sweetener, (or brown sugar if not doing keto)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped or minced
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. Add all of the marinade ingredients to a mixing bowl or small casserole dish, and whisk everything together.
2. Add the flanken ribs to the dish with the marinade, and make sure the ribs are fully coated with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.
3. Preheat a skillet or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the ribs from the marinade and cook the ribs for 3 - 5 minutes on each side.
4. Optional: Boil the leftover marinade, and drizzle it over the finished flanken ribs. Garnish with scallions.

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Kay Johnson

Kay is passionate about living a healthy low carb lifestyle. She loves low carb comfort foods that are also family-friendly!