Ginger Miso Short Ribs

MainsAsian InspiredLuteal PhaseHigh Protein
Written By Sascha Torres

Slow-braised short ribs infused with warming ginger, umami-packed miso, and nourishing ingredients. Paired with sweet potato hash and kimchi, this dish delivers balanced comfort and steady energy while supporting gut health and hormone balance.

Why This Recipe Works

This dish combines high-quality protein, nutrient-dense fats, and complex carbs to keep you satiated, stabilize blood sugar, and support muscle recovery. The addition of kimchi offers probiotics for gut health, while sweet potatoes provide slow-digesting carbs and beta-carotene (great for skin and hormone health).

Recipe Overview

  • Course: Main

  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

  • Cook Time: 4 hours

  • Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3½ lbs bone-in short ribs (about 4 ribs)

  • Kosher salt, as needed

  • Freshly ground black pepper, as needed

  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • 2 tbsp ghee (nutrient-dense fat rich in CLA and vitamins)

  • 3 medium shallots, diced

  • 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into strips (warming, anti-inflammatory)

  • ¼ cup white miso paste (supports gut health with natural probiotics)

  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos

  • ⅓ cup maple syrup (natural sweetener with trace minerals)

  • 4 cups beef stock (or low-sodium broth)

  • 1 head garlic, top ¼ sliced off

  • 1 tsp toasted white sesame seeds

  • 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced

To serve:

  • Sweet potato hash (roasted or pan-seared)

  • Kimchi (naturally fermented, probiotic-rich)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Heat oven to 325°F (170°C). Season short ribs with salt and pepper, then lightly dust with flour.

  2. Sear: Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high, add ghee, and sear short ribs on all sides (about 5 minutes per batch). Remove and set aside.

  3. Build aromatics: Lower heat to medium. Add shallots and ginger; sauté until tender (5 minutes). Stir in miso paste, then soy sauce, maple syrup, and beef stock.

  4. Braise: Return ribs and garlic head to pot. Bring to a boil, then cover and transfer to oven. Cook 3–3½ hours, turning ribs halfway, until fork-tender.

  5. Serve: Plate ribs over sweet potato hash with kimchi on the side. Spoon extra braising sauce over the ribs and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutritional Breakdown (per serving, with sides)

  • Calories: ~820 kcal

  • Protein: ~55g (supports muscle repair & satiety)

  • Carbs: ~45g (from sweet potato & maple syrup for steady energy)

  • Fats: ~42g (healthy fats from ghee for hormone health)

  • Fiber: ~6g (gut support + satiety)

Why I Love This Recipe

This dish is perfect for post-strength training or during your luteal phase, when your body craves warming, grounding foods rich in protein and healthy fats to help balance hormones and curb cravings. Pairing it with fermented kimchi boosts digestion and keeps your gut microbiome thriving—an often-overlooked pillar of overall wellness.

Sascha Torres