Description
Short Rib and Chorizo Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming up chilly evenings. This hearty dish combines tender short ribs and flavorful chorizo, simmered together with aromatic spices and rich tomatoes. Each spoonful is packed with robust flavors that invite you to gather friends and family around the table. Ideal for sharing during game nights or cozy dinners, this chili promises satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs short ribs
- 8 oz fresh chorizo
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions and garlic while letting short ribs reach room temperature.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear short ribs for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from pot.
- Add onions and garlic to the same pot; sauté for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Crumble chorizo into the pot; cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Return short ribs to the pot along with beef broth and kidney beans; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low.
- Partially cover the pot and simmer for at least 1.5 hours or until short ribs are tender enough to shred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg