Beef Crack (Flanken-Style Short Ribs) Recipe

Beef Crack (Flanken-Style Short Ribs) Recipe

  • 2 pounds beef short ribs, cut flanken-style
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons steak seasoning
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  1. Season short ribs with sugar and steak seasoning; rub over both sides.
  2. Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl to make marinade.
  3. Pour marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add short ribs. Seal and let marinate in the refrigerator, 1 to 4 hours.
  4. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  5. Remove short ribs from marinade; discard marinade. Grill short ribs until well-browned, about 3 minutes per side.