American Wagyu Short Rib Kalbi with Steamed Rice and Broccoli

Elevate your next cookout with this grilled teriyaki American Wagyu short ribs Kalbi recipe—a flavorful, crowd-pleasing dish that brings restaurant-quality results to your backyard. Featuring rich, marbled American Wagyu beef brushed with a savory-sweet teriyaki glaze, this recipe pairs beautifully with steamed jasmine rice and tender broccolini. Whether you're hosting or just craving something special, these short ribs deliver bold flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture right off the grill.

INGREDIENTS

For the Ribs

  • 2 lbs American Wagyu flanken-style short ribs

  • ½ cup soy sauce

  • ¼ cup mirin

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

  • 1 green onion stalk, thinly sliced

For the sides

  • 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed

  • Steamed jasmine rice or short-grain rice

Instructions

  1. Make the Teriyaki Sauce
     In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Brush marinade over Short Ribs before prepping your grill.


  2. Prep the Grill
     Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  3. Grill the Short Ribs
    Grill over direct heat for 2–3 minutes per side, brushing with additional teriyaki sauce as they cook. Continue brushing and turning until the ribs are nicely cooked.

  4.  Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes. In the meantime, steam broccolini until bright green and tender, about 3–4 minutes.

  5. Plate and Serve
     Serve the ribs over steamed rice with broccolini on the side. Garnish the ribs with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Add a spoonful of teriyaki sauce if desired.

American Wagyu short ribs Kalbi the perfect way to showcase premium beef with a simple, flavorful twist. Pair them with steamed rice and broccolini for a balanced, elegant meal that’s easy to prepare and unforgettable to serve. For more Wagyu recipes, grilling inspiration, and specialty beef cuts, explore our other recipes.