Description
A hearty and flavorful chili featuring tender boneless beef short ribs and spicy chorizo sausage, simmered with a mix of beans and aromatic spices. Perfect for a cozy winter night or game day gathering.
Ingredients
Boneless Beef Short Ribs:
2 pounds,
Fresh Chorizo Sausage:
12 ounces, casings removed,
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons,
Onion:
1 large, diced,
Red Bell Pepper:
1, diced,
Garlic:
4 cloves, minced,
Chili Powder:
2 tablespoons,
Smoked Paprika:
1 tablespoon,
Ground Cumin:
2 teaspoons,
Dried Oregano:
1 teaspoon,
Cayenne Pepper (optional):
1/2 teaspoon,
Crushed Tomatoes:
1 can (28 ounces),
Kidney Beans:
1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed,
Black Beans:
1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed,
Beef Broth:
2 cups,
Apple Cider Vinegar:
1 tablespoon,
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste,
Garnishes:
Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Chopped Cilantro
Instructions
- Season Short Ribs: Season short ribs with salt and black pepper.
- Sear Short Ribs: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven, sear short ribs until browned, about 3–4 minutes per batch. Set aside.
- Cook Chorizo: Add chorizo to the pot, cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, red bell pepper, garlic; sauté until softened, 3–4 minutes.
- Add Spices: Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Combine Ingredients: Return short ribs to the pot, add tomatoes, beans, and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 2 1/2–3 hours.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in apple cider vinegar, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with garnishes.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, prepare the chili a day ahead and reheat before serving.
- You can also make this in a slow cooker after searing the meats, cooking on low for 8 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg