Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Spicy Short Rib and Chorizo Chili Recipe. This hearty dish features melt-in-your-mouth beef short ribs simmered with rich Mexican chorizo, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a medley of spices that create a delicious explosion of flavors. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a satisfying weeknight dinner, this chili is easy to prepare and offers plenty of room for customization based on your taste preferences. From adding extra heat with jalapeños to serving it over rice or in tacos, this recipe is sure to become your go-to for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1.5 pounds boneless short ribs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound Mexican chorizo
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 jalapeno peppers (chopped)
- 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 3 15-ounce cans fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 15-ounce can black beans (drained)
- 1 15-ounce can red kidney beans (drained)
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder blend
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Hot sauce (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons corn meal (optional)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season short ribs with salt and pepper, sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned, then remove.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and jalapeños for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and chorizo; cook for another 5 minutes until chorizo is mostly cooked.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in beef stock and scrape up any browned bits from the pot.
- Return short ribs to the pot; add tomatoes and drained beans. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 2 hours until the meat is tender.
- If necessary, thicken with cornmeal during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg