Korean Braised Short Ribs

I found this on Allrecipes.com and made a few adjustments. My family loved it!

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  lbs  flanken short  ribs
• 1⁄2 cup soy sauce
• 5  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons mirin
• 1  tablespoon  sesame oil
• 1  tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2  tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
• 1  onion, grated
• 4  scallions, finely chopped
• 1  Asian pear, peeled, cored and finely chopped

Directions

1. Cut ribs in between the bones into 2 to 3 inch pieces and rinse under cold water.
2. Mix all ingredients together, except the ribs, in a large bowl.
3. Put ribs in a heavy bottom pot and pour the liquid mixture over the ribs and mix well. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil.
4. Turn heat to a low simmer and cover pot with lid. Check and stir every 20 minutes or so to make sure all pieces of ribs are covered in sauce.
5. Cook for about 1 1/2 hours.
6. Serve with steamed rice.