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Short Rib and Chorizo Chili served with toppings in a rustic bowl, styled on white napkin.
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Short Rib and Chorizo Chili Recipe for Rich, Hearty Flavor

This robust short rib and chorizo chili offers a rich, hearty flavor with tender meat, smoky chorizo, and a spicy kick, perfect for warming up any meal or gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1.5 pounds boneless short ribs cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch cubes)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers chopped (use serranos for hotter, or more to taste)
  • 6 cloves garlic chopped (or more to taste)
  • 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 tablespoons chili powder blend I’m using a hot New Mexican blend
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Hot sauce to taste
  • 2 tablespoons corn meal optional, for thickening – or use crushed or torn corn tortillas
  • Your favorite toppings for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Brown the short ribs in batches until deep golden on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside. In the same pot, add chopped onion and jalapenos; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add Mexican chorizo, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until fully browned. Return browned short ribs to the pot. Pour in beef stock and stir to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add fire roasted tomatoes, black beans, red kidney beans, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, Mexican oregano, and cumin. Stir well to combine. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the short ribs are tender and the flavors meld. If the chili is too thin, stir in corn meal or crushed corn tortillas to thicken. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste. Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, cheese, chopped onions, or fresh cilantro.

Notes

For extra heat, use serrano peppers instead of jalapenos or add more to taste. This chili tastes even better the next day after resting. Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.