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Short Rib and Chorizo Chili Recipe

Short Rib and Chorizo Chili Recipe: A Hearty Weeknight Delight

This Short Rib and Chorizo Chili Recipe is a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 485 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch Oven

Ingredients
  

Chili Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1.5 pounds boneless short ribs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 whole jalapeno peppers chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 pound Mexican chorizo
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 3 15-ounce cans fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans drained
  • 1 15-ounce can red kidney beans drained
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or to taste
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder blend hot New Mexican blend
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Hot sauce to taste
  • 2 tablespoon corn meal optional, for thickening
  • Your favorite toppings for serving

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven to medium-high heat. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, then sear them 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Remove short ribs and set aside.
  • Add the onion and jalapeno peppers. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.
  • Add the garlic and Mexican chorizo. Cook for 5 minutes, breaking up chorizo until it's mostly cooked through.
  • Stir in chili powder, Mexican oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 minute to let the spices bloom.
  • Add the beef stock and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Stir in reserved short ribs, fire roasted tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours or until short ribs are tender. You may need longer.
  • If the chili is too soupy, stir in corn meal and simmer to thicken.
  • Serve into bowls and top with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Instead of beef stock, consider substituting dark beer with some beef bouillon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 34gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 638mgPotassium: 791mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 6mg
Keyword chili, chorizo, comfort food, hearty dinner, short rib, weeknight recipe
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