Seared Short Rib

Juicy Korean-style short ribs seared to perfection and served with crisp diced onions and fresh lime wedges. This simple yet flavorful dish brings restaurant-quality meat right to your dinner table.

4 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds cross-cut short ribs
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 whole white onion
  • 2 whole limes
  • cut into wedges

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat a large dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Alternatively, build a medium-hot charcoal fire, or heat a gas grill to high. Season short ribs generously with salt and pepper. Working in batches, sear ribs until browned, 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, place 1 cup cold water and 2 ice cubes in a medium bowl. Add onion; stir, then discard ice and immediately drain well. Transfer onion to a small bowl.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Trim meat from bones; chop into 1/4"-1/2" cubes. Transfer to a serving platter (reserve bones for those who like to gnaw on them). Serve with onion and lime.

    10 min

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