Description

A rich, spicy beef chili with melt-in-your-mouth short ribs, bold beef or turkey chorizo, fire-roasted tomatoes, and cozy spices. Thick, meaty, and perfect for game day, meal prep, or cold-weather comfort.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound beef or turkey chorizo
1 large onion, chopped
2 jalapeños, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
3 (15 oz) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Hot sauce, to taste
2 tablespoons cornmeal (optional, for thickening)
Toppings: jalapeños, cilantro, onions, tortilla chips, shredded cheese, or dairy-free yogurt

Instructions

Sear short ribs: Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Season ribs and sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned; transfer to a plate.
Sauté aromatics & chorizo: Add onion and jalapeños; cook 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and beef/turkey chorizo; cook until mostly browned.
Bloom spices: Add chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Build & simmer: Add broth, scraping up browned bits. Return ribs; add tomatoes, beans, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil, then simmer gently, covered, 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until ribs are tender.
Thicken & serve: Stir in cornmeal to thicken, if desired. Adjust seasoning and ladle into bowls with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Use beef or turkey chorizo for pork-free chili. Chuck roast can replace short ribs (simmer until tender). Chili tastes even better the next day and freezes up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 to 2 1/2 hours
Category: Soup, Main Course
Method: Stovetop, Dutch Oven
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 485
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 30g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Protein: 30g

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