Low Carb Korean Kalbi Beef

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  • prep time

    prep time

    35 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    2 h 0 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    2 h 35 min

Low Carb Korean Kalbi Beef

Keto Korean Kalbi Beef is a wonderfully low carb main dish that is very high in protein and doesn’t skimp on any flavor. Korean Kalbi beef is traditionally marinated for several hours in grated onion, Asian pear, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. However, I like my meat a bit more tender, so I wrote the recipe to have the beef braised in the marination ingredients for about an hour. It is then removed to a baking sheet to air dry before being charred on a scorching grill. The grill helps to crisp all the fat to juicy perfection!

What kind of beef should I use?

Please use Angus short ribs that have been cut in long strips about ⅜” with the bones still intact.

How long should the beef ribs cook for before grilling them?

They should cook at a simmer for around 1 hour. You will want to make sure the beef ribs are becoming tender but not falling apart as they will need to stay intact to be transferred to the grill.

What do I serve with Keto Korean Kalbi Beef?

A great vegetable and avocado would make a great addition to the Kalbi beef, for example, a recipe like Keto Roasted Bok Choy !

  • Net Carbs

    7.4 g

  • Fiber

    1.8 g

  • Total Carbs

    20.6 g

  • Protein

    69.4 g

  • Fats

    129.8 g

1503 cals

Low Carb Korean Kalbi Beef

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Ingredients

  • Beef shortribs

    Beef shortribs

    4 lb

  • Tamari Soy Sauce

    Tamari Soy Sauce

    1 cup

  • Shaoxing Rice Wine

    Shaoxing Rice Wine

    0.25 cup

  • Sesame oil

    Sesame oil

    1 tbsp

  • Brown Sugar Replacement

    Brown Sugar Replacement

    0.33 cup

  • Pear

    Pear

    1 medium - 2 1/2" diameter

  • Onion

    Onion

    0.5 large

  • Ginger

    Ginger

    2 tbsp, sliced

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    8 clove

  • Scallions

    Scallions

    2 medium - 4 1/8" long

  • Sesame seeds

    Sesame seeds

    1 tsp, whole pieces

Recipe Steps

steps 2

2 h 35 min

  • Step 1

    Add the short ribs to a heavy 5-quart Dutch oven. Add the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame seed oil, Swerve brown sugar, a bartlett pear that has been grated, and ½ onion that has been julienned. Place the pot over medium heat and bring it to a boil. Bring it down to a simmer and allow it to cook for up to one hour. You want the meat to become tender, but not too tender where the meat is falling apart.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Once the meat is cooked and starting to become tender, remove it from the pot and place it on a baking sheet to air dry while the grill is preheating. Preheat the grill to 400-450 F. Once hot, place the beef ribs on the grill and cook and flip the ribs continuously to both sides for a total of 6 minutes until nicely charred in spots and crispy on the edges. Top with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
    Step 2