Short Rib and Chicken Sausage Chili
If you’re searching for a comforting and hearty dish that warms you from the inside out, this Short Rib and Chicken Sausage Chili Recipe is a must-try! Bursting with flavor from tender beef short ribs and zesty chicken sausage, this chili simmers together with fire-roasted tomatoes, spices, and beans to create a satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings for an interactive dining experience. Gather around the table and enjoy every warm spoonful of this delicious chili!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1.5 pounds boneless short ribs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 jalapeño peppers (chopped)
- 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 pound Mexican chicken sausage
- 1 cup beef stock
- 3 cans fire-roasted tomatoes (15 ounces each)
- 1 can black beans (15 ounces, drained)
- 1 can red kidney beans (15 ounces, drained)
- Chili powder blend
- Cumin
- Mexican oregano
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season short ribs with salt and pepper; sear until browned on all sides. Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and jalapeños until softened. Add garlic and chicken sausage; cook until sausage is mostly cooked through.
- Sprinkle in chili powder blend, Mexican oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir for one minute.
- Pour in beef stock, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return short ribs to the pot along with fire-roasted tomatoes and drained beans. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about two hours until short ribs are tender.
- If desired, add cornmeal or crushed tortillas to thicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg