Description
Warm up with this Short Rib Chorizo Chili, a comforting dish that blends tender short ribs and spicy chorizo in a rich, smoky broth. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this chili offers an explosion of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to make yet packed with depth, it’s the ultimate comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in short ribs
- 1 lb fresh chorizo, casing removed
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onions, garlic, and bell peppers.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, sear the short ribs until browned on all sides (about 3 minutes per side).
- Remove the ribs and add onions, bell peppers, and chorizo to the pot. Sauté until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes with their juice and beef broth; scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return short ribs to the pot. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 2 hours or until ribs are fork-tender.
- If using beans, add them during the last 20 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasonings before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg